How many points is BACKBONE worth in Scrabble?

BACKBONE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKBONE?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKBONED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

BACKBONE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. BACKBONE means "the spine".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the spine

In a sentence: "The backbone is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKBONE. It scores 18 points.

Add one letter after BACKBONE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BACKBONE, without blank tiles.

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Is BACKBONE a Scrabble word?: BACKBONE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does BACKBONE mean?: the spine
How do you use BACKBONE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backbone is noted."
How many points is BACKBONE worth in Scrabble?: BACKBONE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKBONE?: BACKBONE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKBONE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKBONED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.