Crossword clue
Forbidden crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Forbidden”, from 4–10 letters. The most likely answer is BANNED.
All answers for “Forbidden”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| TABU | 4 | Variant spelling of taboo |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| TABOO | 5 | Prohibited by social custom |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| BANNED Best match | 6 | Officially not allowed |
| BARRED | 6 | Shut out or excluded |
| VETOED | 6 | Rejected by one with authority |
| DENIED | 6 | Refused or withheld |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| ILLICIT | 7 | Not permitted by law or rules |
| ILLEGAL | 7 | Against the law |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| VERBOTEN | 8 | Forbidden, from the German |
| OUTLAWED | 8 | Made illegal |
| UNLAWFUL | 8 | Not conforming to law |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| OFF-LIMITS | 9 | Not to be entered or touched |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| PROHIBITED | 10 | Formally forbidden |
| PROSCRIBED | 10 | Condemned and forbidden |
| DISALLOWED | 10 | Ruled out as invalid |
| NOT ALLOWED | 10 | Against the rules |
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What does “Forbidden” mean?
An adjective, and the past participle of 'forbid', meaning not allowed by law, rule or custom.
Solving tip
BANNED (6) and TABOO (5) are the most common answers. VERBOTEN, borrowed from German, is a favourite at eight letters, and TABU is an accepted variant when TABOO is one letter too long.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Forbidden"?
The most likely answer is BANNED (6 letters) — Officially not allowed. Other common answers are TABOO (5), ILLICIT (7), ILLEGAL (7), PROHIBITED (10).
How many letters are in the answer to "Forbidden"?
Answers to "Forbidden" range from 4–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.