Word: FOREGOING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of FOREGOING
- Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
- To precede, to go before.
- To let pass, to leave alone, to let go.
- To do without, to abandon, to renounce.
- To refrain from, to abstain from, to pass up, to withgo.
"I wouldn't forgo something, unless I'm convinced that it's detrimental in some way or another."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "foregoing", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "foregoing" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FOREGOING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FOREGOING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FOREGOING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FOREGOING:
- # the foregoing effect
- # master of foregoing
- # playing with foregoing
- # in terms of foregoing
Anagrams
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Same Length Words (9 Letters)
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Words Starting with F
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