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Forestay
f 4o 1r 1e 1s 1t 1a 1y 4
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does forestay mean?
noun
an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit; controls the bending of the mast
Is FORESTAY a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is FORESTAY worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
14 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in FORESTAY
Best shorter words top 30 of 398
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Forestay: quick answers
Is FORESTAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FORESTAY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.
How many points is FORESTAY worth?
FORESTAY scores 14 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 14 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does forestay mean?
As a noun, forestay means “an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit”.
What words can you make with the letters in FORESTAY?
You can make 398 shorter words from FORESTAY, such as FORESAY, FAYEST, FAYRES, FORAYS. See the full list.