1noun
the first of two or the first mentioned of two
“Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the former is remembered today”
01 Word definition
former
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is FORMER a word?
Yes. FORMER is a 6-letter noun. the first of two or the first mentioned of two Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
F-O-R-M-E-RHow do you spell FORMER?
FORMER contains 6 letters, begins with F, and ends with R.
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2adjective
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
“the novel was made into a film in 1943 and again in 1967; I prefer the former version to the latter one”
02 Letter breakdown
How is FORMER spelled?
F1O2R3M4E5R6
03 Word-game status
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This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
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Base tile value: 11 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 FORMER.
How do you spell FORMER?
FORMER is spelled F-O-R-M-E-R. It contains 6 letters.