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BACKFIRES

20 pts

BACKFIRES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. BACKFIRES is a verb form of backfire. BACKFIRE means "to produce undesirable effects".

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Definition and meaning

BACKFIRES is a verb form of backfire. BACKFIRE means "to produce undesirable effects".

In a sentence: "They backfires."

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Letter Values

B3
A1
C3
K5
F4
I1
R1
E1
S1
= 20

BACKFIRES Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKFIRES a Scrabble word?
BACKFIRES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
What does BACKFIRES mean?
BACKFIRES is a verb form of backfire. BACKFIRE means "to produce undesirable effects".
How do you use BACKFIRES in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They backfires."
How many points is BACKFIRES worth in Scrabble?
BACKFIRES is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKFIRES?
BACKFIRES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).