Is FORWARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FORWARD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FORWARD mean?
- adverb
at or to or toward the front
“he faced forward”
- adjective
at or near or directed toward the front
“the forward section of the aircraft”
- adverb
forward in time or order or degree
“from that time forth”
- verb
send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
“forward my mail”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 14
- Words With Friends
- 14
- Letters
- 7
F (4) + O (1) + R (1) + W (4) + A (1) + R (1) + D (2) = 14 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 FORWARD
Single letters that turn FORWARD 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
Anagrams of FORWARD
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from FORWARD
The 53 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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