How many points is BACKCOMB worth in Scrabble?

BACKCOMB is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKCOMB?

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

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22 pts

BACKCOMB is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 22 points. BACKCOMB means "to comb the hair from the ends to the scalp".

To hold hair and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a bushier look; tease.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to comb the hair from the ends to the scalp

In a sentence: "They backcomb."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKCOMB. It scores 22 points.

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

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Is BACKCOMB a Scrabble word?: BACKCOMB is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 22 points.
What does BACKCOMB mean?: to comb the hair from the ends to the scalp
How do you use BACKCOMB in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They backcomb."
How many points is BACKCOMB worth in Scrabble?: BACKCOMB is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKCOMB?: BACKCOMB is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).