FORECLOSES
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of FORECLOSES
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."
To cut off (a mortgager) by a judgment of court from the power of redeeming the mortgaged premises.
To shut up or out; to prevent from doing something.
Examples of FORECLOSES in a Sentence
- "They have to move out of their house because the bank foreclosed on their mortgage."
Word Details
Is FORECLOSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FORECLOSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | f | o | r | e | c | l | o | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORECLOSES
100 words from the letters in FORECLOSES
9-letter words
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
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.