How many points is BACKSTAY worth in Scrabble?

BACKSTAY is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKSTAY?

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

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BACKSTAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points. BACKSTAY means "a support for a mast".

A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from masthead the top of the mast to the back of the ship; they support the strain on all upper masts and provide additional support to the shrouds when the wind is abaft the beam.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a support for a mast

In a sentence: "The backstay is noted."

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

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Is BACKSTAY a Scrabble word?: BACKSTAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points.
What does BACKSTAY mean?: a support for a mast
How do you use BACKSTAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backstay is noted."
How many points is BACKSTAY worth in Scrabble?: BACKSTAY is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKSTAY?: BACKSTAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).