Is FORBAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORBAD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FORBAD mean?
Forbad is a form of FORBID.
- verb
command against
“I forbid you to call me late at night”
- verb
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
“My sense of tact forbids an honest answer”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
F (4) + O (1) + R (1) + B (3) + A (1) + D (2) = 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 FORBAD
Single letters that turn FORBAD into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from FORBAD
The 57 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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