1noun
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
01 Word definition
forfeit
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is FORFEIT a word?
Yes. FORFEIT is a 7-letter noun. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
F-O-R-F-E-I-THow do you spell FORFEIT?
FORFEIT contains 7 letters, begins with F, and ends with T.
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2noun
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”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗forfeiture
02 Letter breakdown
How is FORFEIT spelled?
F1O2R3F4E5I6T7
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About FORFEIT.
How do you spell FORFEIT?
FORFEIT is spelled F-O-R-F-E-I-T. It contains 7 letters.