Word: FORWARD
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of FORWARD
- One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).
- A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.
- An umbrella term for a centre or winger in ice hockey.
- To advance, promote.
- To send (a letter, email etc.) to a third party.
"I'll be glad to forward your mail to you while you're gone."
- To assemble (a book) by sewing sections, attaching cover boards, and so on.
- Toward the front or at the front.
"The fire was confined to the forward portion of the store."
- Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
- Expected in the future.
"The stock price is currently 12 times forward earnings."
- Towards the front or from the front.
"The bus driver told everyone standing up to move forward."
- In the usual direction of travel.
"After spending an hour stuck in the mud, we could once again move forward."
- Into the future.
"From this day forward, there will be no more brussels sprouts at the cafeteria."
- An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.
- Agreement; covenant.
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 "The referee verified that "forward" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "forward" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FORWARD a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FORWARD worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FORWARD? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FORWARD:
- # the forward effect
- # master of forward
- # playing with forward
- # in terms of forward
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