FORESHADOWING
13 letters · 5 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of FORESHADOWING
To presage, or suggest something in advance.
(authorship, usually uncountable) A literary device whereby an author drops hints or symbolic representations of plot developments to come later in the story.
"The roses blooming before Rose herself bloomed was excellent foreshadowing."
Examples of FORESHADOWING in a Sentence
- "The roses blooming before Rose herself bloomed was excellent foreshadowing."
Word Details
Is FORESHADOWING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FORESHADOWING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FORESHADOWING uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FORESHADOWING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | o | r | e | s | h | a | d | o | w | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORESHADOWING
100 words from the letters in FORESHADOWING
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How to Use FORESHADOWING in Word Games
FORESHADOWING is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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