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Forgiving

Yes, forgiving is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does forgiving mean?

adjective

  1. inclined or able to forgive and show mercy a kindly forgiving nature
  2. providing absolution

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for forgiving

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of forgiving

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FORGIVING.

Words you can make from forgiving

Unscramble FORGIVING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is forgiving a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Forgiving 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 forgiving worth in Scrabble?

Forgiving is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does forgiving mean?

Forgiving means: inclined or able to forgive and show mercy.