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Forward

Yes, forward is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does forward mean?

noun

  1. the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
  2. a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team

verb

  1. send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit forward my mail

adjective

  1. at or near or directed toward the front the forward section of the aircraft
  2. used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty a forward child badly in need of discipline
  3. of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle in a forward gear

adverb

  1. at or to or toward the front he faced forward
  2. forward in time or order or degree from that time forth
  3. toward the future; forward in time I like to look ahead in imagination to what the future may bring

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for forward

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of forward

Words you can make from forward

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Frequently asked questions

Is forward a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Forward 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 forward worth in Scrabble?

Forward is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does forward mean?

Forward means: the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey.