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BACKWARDS

21 pts

BACKWARDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points. BACKWARDS is a adverb form of backward. BACKWARD means "toward the back".

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adverb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BACKWARDS is a adverb form of backward. BACKWARD means "toward the back".

In a sentence: "They did it backwards."

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Letter Values

B3
A1
C3
K5
W4
A1
R1
D2
S1
= 21

BACKWARDS Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKWARDS a Scrabble word?
BACKWARDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points.
What does BACKWARDS mean?
BACKWARDS is a adverb form of backward. BACKWARD means "toward the back".
How do you use BACKWARDS in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They did it backwards."
How many points is BACKWARDS worth in Scrabble?
BACKWARDS is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKWARDS?
BACKWARDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).