How many points is BACKGROUNDS worth in Scrabble?

BACKGROUNDS is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKGROUNDS?

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

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BACKGROUNDS

21 pts

BACKGROUNDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points. BACKGROUNDS is a verb form of background. BACKGROUND means "to reduce in emphasis".

Meaning & examples

noun

One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
Example: The lawyer had a background in computer science.
A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.

verb

To put in a position that is not prominent.
To gather and provide background information (on).

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BACKGROUNDS is a verb form of background. BACKGROUND means "to reduce in emphasis".

In a sentence: "They backgrounds."

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Base words

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BACKGROUND20 pts

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Letter Values

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BACKGROUNDS Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKGROUNDS a Scrabble word?: BACKGROUNDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points.
What does BACKGROUNDS mean?: BACKGROUNDS is a verb form of background. BACKGROUND means "to reduce in emphasis".
How do you use BACKGROUNDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They backgrounds."
How many points is BACKGROUNDS worth in Scrabble?: BACKGROUNDS is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKGROUNDS?: BACKGROUNDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).