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FORFEITING

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

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Definition of FORFEITING

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.

noun

The act by which something is forfeited or surrendered; a giving up.

Synonyms of FORFEITING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of FORFEITING in a Sentence

  • "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
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
19
points

Is FORFEITING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: FORFEITING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for FORFEITING

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

Letter forfeiting Total
Scrabble 4114111112 17
WWF 4114111123 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORFEITING

100 words from the letters in FORFEITING

How to Use FORFEITING in Word Games

FORFEITING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About FORFEITING

What does FORFEITING mean?
FORFEITING is a verb. To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
Is FORFEITING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORFEITING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FORFEITING worth in Scrabble?
FORFEITING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from FORFEITING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FORFEITING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FORFEITING?
Synonyms of FORFEITING include: capitulate, disqualify, surrender, forgo, withgo. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.