How many points is FORBIDS worth in Scrabble?

FORBIDS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FORBIDS?

FORBIDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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FORBIDS

13 pts

FORBIDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. FORBIDS is a verb form of forbid. FORBID means "to command not to do something".

Meaning & examples

verb

To disallow; to proscribe.
Example: Smoking in the restaurant is forbidden.
(ditransitive) To deny, exclude from, or warn off, by express command.
To oppose, hinder, or prevent, as if by an effectual command.
Example: An impassable river forbids the approach of the army.

Synonyms: ban, disallow, prohibit, veto

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FORBIDS is a verb form of forbid. FORBID means "to command not to do something".

In a sentence: "They forbids."

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FORBID12 pts

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Letter Values

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FORBIDS Scrabble FAQ

Is FORBIDS a Scrabble word?: FORBIDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does FORBIDS mean?: FORBIDS is a verb form of forbid. FORBID means "to command not to do something".
How do you use FORBIDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They forbids."
How many points is FORBIDS worth in Scrabble?: FORBIDS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FORBIDS?: FORBIDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).