Is “Holdback” a Scrabble word?
Yes
HOLDBACK
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 Holdback
noun
1.Restraint (act or result of holding back, device that restrains)
2.The projection or loop, on the thill of a vehicle, to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going downhill, or in backing.
3.The strap or part of the harness so used.