How many points is FOREBEAR worth in Scrabble?

FOREBEAR is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FOREBEAR?

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

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

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13 pts

FOREBEAR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. FOREBEAR means "ancestor".

Antonyms: afterbear

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

ancestor

In a sentence: "The forebear is noted."

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

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

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

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