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BACKBITE

18 pts

BACKBITE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. BACKBITE is a verb form of slander. SLANDER means "to defame".

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verb

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Definition and meaning

BACKBITE is a verb form of slander. SLANDER means "to defame".

In a sentence: "They backbite."

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Letter Values

B3
A1
C3
K5
B3
I1
T1
E1
= 18

BACKBITE Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKBITE a Scrabble word?
BACKBITE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does BACKBITE mean?
BACKBITE is a verb form of slander. SLANDER means "to defame".
How do you use BACKBITE in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They backbite."
How many points is BACKBITE worth in Scrabble?
BACKBITE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKBITE?
BACKBITE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).