FORFEIT
/ˈfɔː.fɪt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of FORFEIT
A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
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."
Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.
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."
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."
To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.
Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure.
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
Is FORFEIT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FORFEIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | f | o | r | f | e | i | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORFEIT
86 words from the letters in FORFEIT
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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.