How many points is BACKBITING worth in Scrabble?

BACKBITING is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKBITING?

BACKBITING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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BACKBITING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points. BACKBITING means "the act of backbiting".

To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.
To attack from behind or when out of earshot with spiteful or defamatory remarks.
To speak badly of an absent individual.

Slanderous or speaking badly, especially of a person without that person's knowledge.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the act of backbiting

In a sentence: "The backbiting is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKBITING. It scores 21 points.

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Is BACKBITING a Scrabble word?: BACKBITING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points.
What does BACKBITING mean?: the act of backbiting
How do you use BACKBITING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backbiting is noted."
How many points is BACKBITING worth in Scrabble?: BACKBITING is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKBITING?: BACKBITING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).