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FOREIGN

/ˈfɒɹən/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

F 4/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
I 1/1
G 2/3
N 1/2

Definition of FOREIGN

noun

A foreign person, particularly:

noun

A foreign ship.

noun

Clipping of chamber foreign: an outhouse.

adjective

Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.

"He liked visiting foreign cities."

adjective

Originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion.

"There are many more foreign students in Europe since the Erasmus scheme started."

adjective

Relating to a different nation.

"foreign policy; foreign navies"

Synonyms of FOREIGN

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of FOREIGN

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of FOREIGN in a Sentence

  • "He liked visiting foreign cities."
  • "There are many more foreign students in Europe since the Erasmus scheme started."
  • "foreign policy; foreign navies"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is FOREIGN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FOREIGN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for FOREIGN

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

Letter foreign Total
Scrabble 4111121 11
WWF 4111132 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FOREIGN

100 words from the letters in FOREIGN

How to Use FOREIGN in Word Games

FOREIGN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since FOREIGN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About FOREIGN

What does FOREIGN mean?
FOREIGN is a noun. A foreign person, particularly:
Is FOREIGN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FOREIGN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FOREIGN worth in Scrabble?
FOREIGN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FOREIGN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FOREIGN. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FOREIGN?
Synonyms of FOREIGN include: chamber foreign, international, overseas, extraneous, alien, fremd. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.