FORFEITING
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of FORFEITING
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.
The act by which something is forfeited or surrendered; a giving up.
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
Is FORFEITING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FORFEITING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | f | o | r | f | e | i | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORFEITING
100 words from the letters in FORFEITING
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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.
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