Uphold
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Maintain or confirm the validity of something, or keep a principle or rule in force.
“It is the court's duty to uphold the rights guaranteed by the constitution.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌʌpˈhold/
Syllables
up·hold
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Wordle
Contains HOLD, ends in D, a clear compound of UP and HOLD with no hidden complexity
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, H adds value, HOLD base is very common and easy to extend on the board
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