How many points is FORESTALLING worth in Scrabble?

FORESTALLING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FORESTALLING?

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

Can you add a letter to FORESTALLING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FORESTALLING

16 pts

FORESTALLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. FORESTALLING is a verb form of forestall. FORESTALL means "prevent or guard against in advance".

Meaning & examples

verb

To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.
Example: Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action.
To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.
To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.

noun

The act of one who forestalls.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FORESTALLING is a verb form of forestall. FORESTALL means "prevent or guard against in advance".

In a sentence: "They forestalling."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

FORESTALL12 pts

Back hooks

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

FORESTALLINGS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

FORESTALLING Scrabble FAQ

Is FORESTALLING a Scrabble word?: FORESTALLING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does FORESTALLING mean?: FORESTALLING is a verb form of forestall. FORESTALL means "prevent or guard against in advance".
How do you use FORESTALLING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They forestalling."
How many points is FORESTALLING worth in Scrabble?: FORESTALLING is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FORESTALLING?: FORESTALLING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FORESTALLING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FORESTALLINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.