Froward
7 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Stubbornly disobedient or persistently contrary, resistant to guidance or authority.
“The froward child refused every instruction and tested his teacher's patience.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
fro·ward
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Wordle
Contains F, R, O, W, A, R, D with double R, W is uncommon in Wordle answers so test it early
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points, W scores 4 points and this archaic word is nonetheless Scrabble-valid
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