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01 Word definition

forbid

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is FORBID a word?

Yes. FORBID is a 6-letter verb. keep from happening or arising; make impossible Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell FORBID?

F-O-R-B-I-D

FORBID contains 6 letters, begins with F, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. keep from happening or arising; make impossible

    “My sense of tact forbids an honest answer”
Synonyms
preventforestallforeclosepreclude
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends13points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is FORBID spelled?

F1O2R3B4I5D6
Starts withFORFirst 3 letters
Ends withBIDLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →6-letter words →Words starting with FOR →Words ending in BID →Words made from FORBID →Words with B →Words with D →Words with F →Words with I →

03 Word-game status

Can you play FORBID?

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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

More words to explore.

fordid11 ptsfoetid10 ptsforbad12 ptsfobbed14 ptsforbye14 ptsforced12 ptsforded11 ptsforged11 ptsforked14 ptsformed12 ptsformic13 ptsfornix16 pts

FAQ Quick answers

About FORBID.

How do you spell FORBID?

FORBID is spelled F-O-R-B-I-D. It contains 6 letters.