1verb
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
“My sense of tact forbids an honest answer”
01 Word definition
forestall
9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants
Is FORESTALL a word?
Yes. FORESTALL is a 9-letter verb. keep from happening or arising; make impossible Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
F-O-R-E-S-T-A-L-LHow do you spell FORESTALL?
FORESTALL contains 9 letters, begins with F, and ends with L.
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2verb
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗preventforecloseprecludeforbidanticipateforeseecounter
02 Letter breakdown
How is FORESTALL spelled?
F1O2R3E4S5T6A7L8L9
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About FORESTALL.
How do you spell FORESTALL?
FORESTALL is spelled F-O-R-E-S-T-A-L-L. It contains 9 letters.