How many points is FORFEITS worth in Scrabble?

FORFEITS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FORFEITS?

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

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FORFEITS

14 pts

FORFEITS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. FORFEITS is a noun form of forfeit. FORFEIT means "thing lost or given up as a penalty for a fault or mistake".

Meaning & examples

noun

A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
A thing forfeited; that which is taken from somebody in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, breach of contract, etc.
Example: He who murders pays the forfeit of his own life.
Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.

verb

To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
Example: He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate.
To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules
Example: Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game.
To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.

Synonyms: capitulate, disqualify, surrender, forgo, withgo

noun

A game in which forfeits are demanded.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FORFEITS is a noun form of forfeit. FORFEIT means "thing lost or given up as a penalty for a fault or mistake".

In a sentence: "The forfeits is noted."

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FORFEITS Scrabble FAQ

Is FORFEITS a Scrabble word?: FORFEITS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does FORFEITS mean?: FORFEITS is a noun form of forfeit. FORFEIT means "thing lost or given up as a penalty for a fault or mistake".
How do you use FORFEITS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The forfeits is noted."
How many points is FORFEITS worth in Scrabble?: FORFEITS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FORFEITS?: FORFEITS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).