How many points is FORGIVING worth in Scrabble?

FORGIVING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FORGIVING?

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

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FORGIVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. FORGIVING means "willing to forgive".

To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.
Example: Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.
To accord forgiveness.

Inclined to forgive.
Example: I am inclined to take a forgiving attitude, since this is his first offence.
User-friendly, such that harmful mistakes are not easily made.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

willing to forgive

In a sentence: "It is forgiving."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FORGIVING. It scores 17 points.

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

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Is FORGIVING a Scrabble word?: FORGIVING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does FORGIVING mean?: willing to forgive
How do you use FORGIVING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is forgiving."
How many points is FORGIVING worth in Scrabble?: FORGIVING is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FORGIVING?: FORGIVING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).