Holds

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Third person singular of hold; grasps, contains, or maintains possession.

“She holds the record for the fastest marathon time.”

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Common verb with S ending pattern.

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Worth 9 points; good building word with S.

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