handy

handy is a 5-letter English word with 8 senses as noun and adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Performed by the hand. Face value is 12 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

5 letters · Scrabble 12 · Words With Friends 11 · 8 senses

Definitions

1. superlative. Performed by the hand.
2. superlative. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit.
3. superlative. Ready to the hand; near; also, suited to the use of the hand; convenient; valuable for reference or use; as, my tools are handy; a handy volume.
4. superlative. Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.
5. noun. United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)
6. adjective. easy to reach

   "found a handy spot for the can opener"

7. adjective. skillful with the hands

   "handy with an axe"

8. adjective. easy to use

   "a handy gadget"

Anagrams

Other playable words that use exactly the letters in handy:

anhyd, haydn

Common word forms

handier, handily, handiest

Words from these letters

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