Is FORAYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORAYS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FORAYS mean?
Forays is a form of FORAY.
- noun
a sudden short attack
- noun
an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)
“scientists' forays into politics”
- verb
steal goods; take as spoils
“During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners”
- verb
briefly enter enemy territory
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
F (4) + O (1) + R (1) + A (1) + Y (4) + S (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for FORAYS
FORAYS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from FORAYS
The 56 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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