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Forfeiture

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

What does forfeiture mean?

noun

  1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
  2. a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time
  3. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for forfeiture

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants5 / 5
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of forfeiture

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FORFEITURE.

Words you can make from forfeiture

Unscramble FORFEITURE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is forfeiture a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Forfeiture 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 forfeiture worth in Scrabble?

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

What does forfeiture mean?

Forfeiture means: something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty.