Is “Handsel” a Scrabble word?
Yes
HANDSEL
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Handsel
/ˈhæn.səl/
noun
1.A lucky omen.
2.A gift given at New Year, or at the start of some enterprise or new situation, meant to ensure good luck.
3.Price, payment; especially the first installment of a series.
verb
1.To give a handsel to.
2.To inaugurate by means of some ceremony; to break in.
3.To use or do for the first time, especially so as to make fortunate or unfortunate; to try experimentally.