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FORGIVING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

F 4/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
G 2/3
I 1/1
V 4/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of FORGIVING

verb

To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.

"Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace."

verb

To accord forgiveness.

noun

An act of forgiveness.

adjective

Inclined to forgive.

"I am inclined to take a forgiving attitude, since this is his first offence."

adjective

User-friendly, such that harmful mistakes are not easily made.

Examples of FORGIVING in a Sentence

  • "Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace."
  • "I am inclined to take a forgiving attitude, since this is his first offence."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
21
points

Is FORGIVING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: FORGIVING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for FORGIVING

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

Letter forgiving Total
Scrabble 411214112 17
WWF 411315123 21

How to Use FORGIVING in Word Games

FORGIVING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FORGIVING to find 82 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FORGIVING

What does FORGIVING mean?
FORGIVING is a verb. To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.
Is FORGIVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORGIVING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FORGIVING worth in Scrabble?
FORGIVING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from FORGIVING?
You can make 82 words from the letters in FORGIVING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.