FORFENDING
Scrabble letter values: F4O1R1F4E1N1D2I1N1G2 = 18
Definition
FORFENDING is the present participle of FORFEND.
verb FORFEND: prevent the occurrence of.
Synonyms of FORFEND: debar, forefend, obviate, deflect, avert, head_off, stave_off, fend_off