How many points is BACKLISTS worth in Scrabble?

BACKLISTS is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKLISTS?

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

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BACKLISTS

17 pts

BACKLISTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. BACKLISTS is a verb form of backlist. BACKLIST means "to include in a publisher's list of older book titles".

Meaning & examples

verb

To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.
Example: I have not heard back from the college yet: I must have been backlisted.
To place (a book) on a backlist.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BACKLISTS is a verb form of backlist. BACKLIST means "to include in a publisher's list of older book titles".

In a sentence: "They backlists."

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BACKLIST16 pts

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Letter Values

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BACKLISTS Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKLISTS a Scrabble word?: BACKLISTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does BACKLISTS mean?: BACKLISTS is a verb form of backlist. BACKLIST means "to include in a publisher's list of older book titles".
How do you use BACKLISTS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They backlists."
How many points is BACKLISTS worth in Scrabble?: BACKLISTS is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKLISTS?: BACKLISTS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).