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Is FORBID a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FORBID is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FORBID mean?

  1. verb

    command against

    “I forbid you to call me late at night”

  2. 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) + I (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 FORBID

Single letters that turn FORBID 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 FORBID

The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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