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Is FORBIDDING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FORBIDDING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FORBIDDING mean?

  1. noun

    an official prohibition or edict against something

  2. adjective

    harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

    “a dour, self-sacrificing life”

  3. adjective

    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

    “a baleful look”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

10

Letters

F (4) + O (1) + R (1) + B (3) + I (1) + D (2) + D (2) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 18 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 FORBIDDING

FORBIDDING 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 FORBIDDING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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