How many points is BACKPLATE worth in Scrabble?

BACKPLATE is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKPLATE?

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

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BACKPLATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points. BACKPLATE means "a plate of armour worn on the back".

A plate protecting a fighting person's back.
(underwater diving) A plate harnessed to a diver's back, to which the gas cylinders are attached.
A metal plate on the rear of a computer's casing, used to cover a port or slot.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a plate of armour worn on the back

In a sentence: "The backplate is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKPLATE. It scores 19 points.

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Is BACKPLATE a Scrabble word?: BACKPLATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points.
What does BACKPLATE mean?: a plate of armour worn on the back
How do you use BACKPLATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backplate is noted."
How many points is BACKPLATE worth in Scrabble?: BACKPLATE is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKPLATE?: BACKPLATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).