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BACKUP

16 pts

BACKUP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. BACKUP means "a substitute".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a substitute

In a sentence: "The backup is noted."

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Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BACKUP, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

B3
A1
C3
K5
U1
P3
= 16

BACKUP Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKUP a Scrabble word?
BACKUP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does BACKUP mean?
a substitute
How do you use BACKUP in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The backup is noted."
How many points is BACKUP worth in Scrabble?
BACKUP is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKUP?
BACKUP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).