How many points is BACKWARD worth in Scrabble?

BACKWARD is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKWARD?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKWARDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

20 pts

BACKWARD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. BACKWARD means "toward the back".

/ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/

Pronunciation

(of motion) In the direction towards the back.
Example: They left without a backward glance.
(of motion) In the direction reverse of normal.
Example: The occasional backward movement of planets is evidence they revolve around the sun.
Reluctant or unable to advance.

(of motion) In the direction towards the back; backwards
Example: to throw the arms backward
Toward, or in, past time or events; ago.
By way of reflection; reflexively.

Synonyms: backwards

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adverb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

toward the back

In a sentence: "They did it backward."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKWARD. It scores 20 points.

Add one letter after BACKWARD. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is BACKWARD a Scrabble word?: BACKWARD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
What does BACKWARD mean?: toward the back
How do you use BACKWARD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it backward."
How many points is BACKWARD worth in Scrabble?: BACKWARD is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKWARD?: BACKWARD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKWARD?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKWARDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.