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Forehand

Yes, forehand is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does forehand mean?

noun

  1. (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)

adjective

  1. (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for forehand

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of forehand

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FOREHAND.

Words you can make from forehand

Unscramble FOREHAND for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is forehand a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Forehand 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 forehand worth in Scrabble?

Forehand is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does forehand mean?

Forehand means: (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash).