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BACKGROUND

20 pts

BACKGROUND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. BACKGROUND means "to reduce in emphasis".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to reduce in emphasis

In a sentence: "They background."

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

B3
A1
C3
K5
G2
R1
O1
U1
N1
D2
= 20

BACKGROUND Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKGROUND a Scrabble word?
BACKGROUND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
What does BACKGROUND mean?
to reduce in emphasis
How do you use BACKGROUND in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They background."
How many points is BACKGROUND worth in Scrabble?
BACKGROUND is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKGROUND?
BACKGROUND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).