Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Afoul.
Afoul - as an adjective satellite
Afoul - as an adverb
(principally nautical) in a state of collision or entanglement.
Example: "The ships’ lines and sails were all afoul."
(with of) in a state of entanglement or conflict (with).
Example: "He had a knack for running afoul of the law."
Example Sentences
"The boat got afoul of a fishing net."
"I always try to avoid getting afoul of the law."
"The two cars collided and their bumpers became afoul."
"His plans went afoul when his flight got delayed."
"The company's finances went afoul due to poor management."
Word Game Points
Is AFOUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, afoul is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AFOUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is AFOUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, afoul is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAFOUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is AFOUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, afoul is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAFOUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
