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Forbearing

Yes, forbearing is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does forbearing mean?

adjective

  1. showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of forbearing

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FORBEARING.

Words you can make from forbearing

Unscramble FORBEARING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is forbearing a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Forbearing is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is forbearing worth in Scrabble?

Forbearing is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does forbearing mean?

Forbearing means: showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment.