How many points is BACKDOWNS worth in Scrabble?

BACKDOWNS is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKDOWNS?

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

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BACKDOWNS

21 pts

BACKDOWNS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points. BACKDOWNS is a noun form of backdown. BACKDOWN means "the act of backing down".

Meaning & examples

noun

An act of backing down; a retraction or withdrawal.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BACKDOWNS is a noun form of backdown. BACKDOWN means "the act of backing down".

In a sentence: "The backdowns is noted."

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

Base words

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BACKDOWN20 pts

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Letter Values

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BACKDOWNS Scrabble FAQ

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