How many points is BACKPEDALING worth in Scrabble?

BACKPEDALING is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKPEDALING?

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

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BACKPEDALING

24 pts

BACKPEDALING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 24 points. BACKPEDALING is a verb form of backpedal. BACKPEDAL means "to reverse a previously stated opinion".

Meaning & examples

verb

To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
To step backwards.
Example: The player had to backpedal before catching the ball.
To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
Example: Though initially adopting a hard-line stance, the politician soon started to backpedal.

Synonyms: climb down

noun

The act of distancing oneself from a previously supported idea, action, behaviour, etc.; a U-turn or flip-flop.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BACKPEDALING is a verb form of backpedal. BACKPEDAL means "to reverse a previously stated opinion".

In a sentence: "They backpedaling."

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BACKPEDAL20 pts

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Letter Values

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BACKPEDALING Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKPEDALING a Scrabble word?: BACKPEDALING is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 24 points.
What does BACKPEDALING mean?: BACKPEDALING is a verb form of backpedal. BACKPEDAL means "to reverse a previously stated opinion".
How do you use BACKPEDALING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They backpedaling."
How many points is BACKPEDALING worth in Scrabble?: BACKPEDALING is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKPEDALING?: BACKPEDALING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).