How many points is BACKWATER worth in Scrabble?

BACKWATER is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKWATER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

20 pts

BACKWATER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. BACKWATER means "a part of a river without a current".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a part of a river without a current

In a sentence: "The backwater is noted."

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

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Is BACKWATER a Scrabble word?: BACKWATER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
What does BACKWATER mean?: a part of a river without a current
How do you use BACKWATER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backwater is noted."
How many points is BACKWATER worth in Scrabble?: BACKWATER is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKWATER?: BACKWATER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).