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Forestalling

Yes, forestalling is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does forestalling mean?

noun

  1. the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for forestalling

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants4 / 8
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of forestalling

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FORESTALLING.

Words you can make from forestalling

Unscramble FORESTALLING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is forestalling a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Forestalling 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 forestalling worth in Scrabble?

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

What does forestalling mean?

Forestalling means: the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively.