How many points is FORBY worth in Scrabble?

FORBY is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FORBY?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FORBYE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

13 pts

FORBY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. FORBY means "close by".

/fəˈbʌɪ/

Uncommon; out of the ordinary; extraordinary; superior.
Example: He's a forbye man.

Synonyms: beyond, on top of, next to, barring, except for, save for

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preposition

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

close by

In a sentence: "FORBY."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FORBY. It scores 13 points.

Add one letter after FORBY. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in FORBY, without blank tiles.

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Is FORBY a Scrabble word?: FORBY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does FORBY mean?: close by
How do you use FORBY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "FORBY."
How many points is FORBY worth in Scrabble?: FORBY is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FORBY?: FORBY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FORBY?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FORBYE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.