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FORTIES

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

F 4/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of FORTIES

noun

The decade of the 1840s, 1940s, etc.

noun

The decade of one's life from age 40 through age 49.

"They're both in their forties."

noun

(temperature, rates) The range between 40 and 49.

"What to wear when the weather is in the forties really depends on whether you're talking fahrenheit or celsius."

adjective

From or evoking the 41st through 50th years of a century (chiefly the 1940s).

"Two forties aircraft sat forgotten in the hangar until they were rediscovered by two trespassing teens."

noun

A bottle of beer containing forty fluid ounces.

Synonyms of FORTIES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of FORTIES in a Sentence

  • "They're both in their forties."
  • "What to wear when the weather is in the forties really depends on whether you're talking fahrenheit or celsius."
  • "Two forties aircraft sat forgotten in the hangar until they were rediscovered by two trespassing teens."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
10
points

Is FORTIES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FORTIES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for FORTIES

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

Letter forties Total
Scrabble 4111111 10
WWF 4111111 10

Anagrams of FORTIES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FORTIES

100 words from the letters in FORTIES

7-letter words

How to Use FORTIES in Word Games

FORTIES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since FORTIES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About FORTIES

What does FORTIES mean?
FORTIES is a noun. The decade of the 1840s, 1940s, etc.
Is FORTIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORTIES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FORTIES worth in Scrabble?
FORTIES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FORTIES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FORTIES. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FORTIES?
Synonyms of FORTIES include: '40s, 40s. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of FORTIES?
The anagrams of FORTIES (words using the exact same letters) are: FOISTER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.