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FORECLOSES

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb

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O 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
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Definition of FORECLOSES

verb

To repossess a mortgaged property whose owner has failed to make the necessary payments; used with on.

"They have to move out of their house because the bank foreclosed on their mortgage."

verb

To cut off (a mortgager) by a judgment of court from the power of redeeming the mortgaged premises.

verb

To shut up or out; to prevent from doing something.

Synonyms of FORECLOSES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of FORECLOSES in a Sentence

  • "They have to move out of their house because the bank foreclosed on their mortgage."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is FORECLOSES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FORECLOSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: FORECLOSES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for FORECLOSES

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter forecloses Total
Scrabble 4111311111 15
WWF 4111421111 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORECLOSES

100 words from the letters in FORECLOSES

How to Use FORECLOSES in Word Games

FORECLOSES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FORECLOSES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FORECLOSES

What does FORECLOSES mean?
FORECLOSES is a verb. To repossess a mortgaged property whose owner has failed to make the necessary payments; used with on.
Is FORECLOSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORECLOSES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FORECLOSES worth in Scrabble?
FORECLOSES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from FORECLOSES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FORECLOSES. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FORECLOSES?
Synonyms of FORECLOSES include: bar, exclude, prevent, stop. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.