Holdups are a type of criminal activity that can take many forms. SNAGS, which is a 5 letter word for holdups, refers to any kind of obstruction or hindrance that can cause a delay. DELAYS, which is a 6 letter word for holdups, is when something is postponed or slowed down. HEISTS, which is also a 6 letter word for holdups, is when someone steals something, usually money or valuable items, through force or threat of violence. All of these terms refer to different types of holdups and can be used to describe criminal activities.