FORESTALL
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl//
verb
- (transitive) To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert."Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."
- (transitive) To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible."In French, an aspired h forestalls elision."
- (archaic) To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.
- (UK, law) To obstruct or stop up, as a road; to stop the passage of a highway; to intercept on the road, as goods on the way to market.
noun
- (obsolete or historical) An ambush; plot; an interception; waylaying; rescue.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'FORESTALL'?
The word FORESTALL is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
F4
O1
R1
E1
S1
T1
A1
L1
L1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FORESTALL'?
The word FORESTALL is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
F4
O1
R1
E1
S1
T1
A1
L2
L2
Total: 14 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.