How many points is FORWARD worth in Scrabble?

FORWARD is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FORWARD?

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

Can you add a letter to FORWARD?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FORWARD

14 pts

FORWARD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. FORWARD means "being at a point in advance".

Meaning & examples

/ˈfoːwəd/

noun

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).
A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.
An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.

Synonyms: attacker, centre forward, striker, forward contract

verb

To advance, promote.
To send (a letter, email etc.) to a third party.
Example: I'll be glad to forward your mail to you while you're gone.
To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.

Synonyms: pass on

adjective

Toward the front or at the front.
Example: The fire was confined to the forward portion of the store.
Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
Expected in the future.
Example: The stock price is currently 12 times forward earnings.

Synonyms: anterior, front, forecast, predicted, bold, brazen, fresh, impertinent

Antonyms: back, posterior, rear, past, restrained

adverb

Towards the front or from the front.
Example: The bus driver told everyone standing up to move forward.
In the usual direction of travel.
Example: After spending an hour stuck in the mud, we could once again move forward.
Into the future.
Example: From this day forward, there will be no more brussels sprouts at the cafeteria.

Synonyms: ahead, forth, on, onward, onwards, forwards, hereon

Antonyms: backward, backwards, past, back, rearwards, reverse

noun

An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.

Synonyms: forespeech, foretalk, introduction, preamble, preface

Antonyms: afterword, conclusion, endsay, epilogue, last word, postamble

noun

Agreement; covenant.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

being at a point in advance

In a sentence: "It is forward."

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Word forms

Related words

Back hooks

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

FORWARDS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

FORWARD Scrabble FAQ

Is FORWARD a Scrabble word?: FORWARD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does FORWARD mean?: being at a point in advance
How do you use FORWARD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is forward."
How many points is FORWARD worth in Scrabble?: FORWARD is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FORWARD?: FORWARD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FORWARD?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FORWARDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.