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Is FORFEITURE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, FORFEITURE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does FORFEITURE mean?

  1. noun

    something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

  2. noun

    a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

    “the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time”

  3. noun

    the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

F (4) + O (1) + R (1) + F (4) + E (1) + I (1) + T (1) + U (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 16 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 FORFEITURE

Single letters that turn FORFEITURE 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 FORFEITURE

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