How many points is FORBIDDING worth in Scrabble?

FORBIDDING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FORBIDDING?

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

Can you add a letter to FORBIDDING?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FORBIDDINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FORBIDDING

18 pts

FORBIDDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. FORBIDDING is a verb form of forbid. FORBID means "prohibit, refuse to allow".

Meaning & examples

/fəˈbɪdɪŋ/

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

noun

The act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

adjective

Appearing to be threatening, unfriendly or potentially unpleasant.

Antonyms: approachable, inviting, welcoming

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Definition and meaning

FORBIDDING is a verb form of forbid. FORBID means "prohibit, refuse to allow".

In a sentence: "They forbidding."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of FORBIDDING. It scores 18 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

FORBID12 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after FORBIDDING. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

FORBIDDINGS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

FORBIDDING Scrabble FAQ

Is FORBIDDING a Scrabble word?: FORBIDDING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does FORBIDDING mean?: FORBIDDING is a verb form of forbid. FORBID means "prohibit, refuse to allow".
How do you use FORBIDDING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They forbidding."
How many points is FORBIDDING worth in Scrabble?: FORBIDDING is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FORBIDDING?: FORBIDDING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FORBIDDING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FORBIDDINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.