Definition of FORWHY

forwhy

Conj

  • Because; for the reason that.

Adverb

  • For what reason; why (archaic).

Examples

  • Forwhy did he block my access to the triple word score? A truly tactical move.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English forwhy, forwhi, from Old English forhwī, forhwȳ (“why, wherefore”). Equivalent to for + why.

Synonyms

as, because, given that, since

Scrabble Score: 18

forwhy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
forwhy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
forwhy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

forwhy: valid Words With Friends Word