FORFEITS
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FORFEITS
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.
A game in which forfeits are demanded.
Examples of FORFEITS 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 FORFEITS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FORFEITS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FORFEITS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FORFEITS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | o | r | f | e | i | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORFEITS
100 words from the letters in FORFEITS
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How to Use FORFEITS in Word Games
FORFEITS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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