Forbid
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To officially order that something must not be done, or to refuse to allow it.
“The regulations forbid the use of mobile phones in the examination hall.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/fəˈbɪd/
Syllables
for·bid
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Wordle
Starts with FOR, one of the most common English prefixes, double vowel pattern O-I is useful
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, B and D are moderate tiles, FORBIDS adds a hook S for extra reach
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