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01 Word definition

forbidding

10 letters · 3 vowels · 7 consonants

Is FORBIDDING a word?

Yes. FORBIDDING is a 10-letter noun. an official prohibition or edict against something Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell FORBIDDING?

F-O-R-B-I-D-D-I-N-G

FORBIDDING contains 10 letters, begins with F, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. an official prohibition or edict against something

2adjective

  1. harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

    “a dour, self-sacrificing life”
Synonyms
banbanningforbiddancedourgrim
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score18points
Words With Friends21points
Word length10letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is FORBIDDING spelled?

F1O2R3B4I5D6D7I8N9G10
Starts withFORFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters8Repeats D, I
Vowel balance3 / 7Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →10-letter words →Words starting with FOR →Words ending in ING →Words made from FORBIDDING →Words with B →Words with D →Words with F →Words with G →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 18 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 21 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About FORBIDDING.

How do you spell FORBIDDING?

FORBIDDING is spelled F-O-R-B-I-D-D-I-N-G. It contains 10 letters.