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Words starting with FOR

There are 722 words starting with FOR in the standard word-game list. The most common are forget, forgive, forever, force, forward, form.

Most common, with meanings

WordMeaningPoints
forgetdismiss from the mind; stop remembering10
forgivestop blaming or grant forgiveness14
foreverfor a limitless time13
forcea powerful effect or influence10
forwardat or near or directed toward the front14
formthe phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify…9
forgottennot noticed inadvertently13
forcedproduced by or subjected to forcing12
forestthe trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area9
foreignof concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)11
fortunean unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another10
forcesTroops (plural only).11
formerreferring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)11
forthfrom a particular thing or place or position (‘forth’ is obsolete)11
forta fortified military post where troops are stationed7
forbiddenexcluded from use or mention16
forgivenesscompassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive18
forda shallow area in a stream that can be forded8
forgettingThe mental act by which something is forgotten.15
formedhaving or given a form or shape12
forbidcommand against12
formalbeing in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)11
formulaa group of symbols that make a mathematical statement12
fortunatelyby good fortune17
fortunatehaving unexpected good fortune12
fortybeing ten more than thirty11
foreheadthe part of the face above the eyes15
forka utensil with two or more prongs, used for serving or eating food11
forcingThe art of raising plants at an earlier season than is normal, especially by using a hotbed13
forensicsscientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes14
forensicof, relating to, or used in public debate or argument13
foremana person who exercises control over workers12
fortressa fortified defensive structure11
formationan arrangement of people or things acting as a unit14
forgedreproduced fraudulently11
foreignera person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country13
forgefurnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping9
formingThe act by which something is formed; formation.13
formidableextremely impressive in strength or excellence18
formallywith official authorization16
formalitya requirement of etiquette or custom17
forgivinginclined or able to forgive and show mercy17
forecasta prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop13
foremostranking above all others13
foruma public meeting or assembly for open discussion10
forfeitsurrendered as a penalty13
forgerya copy that is represented as the original14
fortnighta period of fourteen consecutive days16
forwardsat or to or toward the front; forward15
formalitiesa requirement of etiquette or custom16
formerlyat a previous time16
foreplaymutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse16
foresituated at or toward the bow of a vessel7
forsakenDeserted; abandoned.15
forthcomingat ease in talking to others22
forsakeleave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch14
foreseerealize beforehand10
forciblyin a forcible manner18
formatthe organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)11
forgetful(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range16

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