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FORFEIT

/ˈfɔː.fɪt/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

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Definition of FORFEIT

noun

A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.

noun

A thing forfeited; that which is taken from somebody in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, breach of contract, etc.

"He who murders pays the forfeit of his own life."

noun

Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.

verb

To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance

"He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate."

verb

To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules

"Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game."

verb

To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.

adjective

Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure.

Synonyms of FORFEIT

Words with similar meaning

Examples of FORFEIT in a Sentence

  • "He who murders pays the forfeit of his own life."
  • "He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate."
  • "Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
13
points

Is FORFEIT a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FORFEIT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.

Letter Values for FORFEIT

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

Letter forfeit Total
Scrabble 4114111 13
WWF 4114111 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORFEIT

86 words from the letters in FORFEIT

How to Use FORFEIT in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since FORFEIT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FORFEIT to find 86 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FORFEIT

What does FORFEIT mean?
FORFEIT is a noun. A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
Is FORFEIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORFEIT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FORFEIT worth in Scrabble?
FORFEIT is worth 13 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 FORFEIT?
You can make 86 words from the letters in FORFEIT. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FORFEIT?
Synonyms of FORFEIT include: capitulate, disqualify, surrender, forgo, withgo. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.