Definition of afoul

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  • afoul is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • afoul is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • afoul is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of afoul

  • especially of a ship's lines etc (adjective)

    Examples

    1. with its sails afoul

    Synonyms

    1. foul
    2. fouled

See definition of afoul in Merriam Webster