How many points is BACKWOODS worth in Scrabble?

BACKWOODS is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKWOODS?

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

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

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21 pts

BACKWOODS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points. BACKWOODS means "a remote uncleared forest area".

/ˈbakˌwʊdz/

Partly or wholly uncleared forest, especially in North America.
A remote or sparsely inhabited region, especially in North America; away from big towns and from the influence of modern life.

Synonyms: backwood

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a remote uncleared forest area

In a sentence: "The backwoods is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKWOODS. It scores 21 points.

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

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Is BACKWOODS a Scrabble word?: BACKWOODS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points.
What does BACKWOODS mean?: a remote uncleared forest area
How do you use BACKWOODS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backwoods is noted."
How many points is BACKWOODS worth in Scrabble?: BACKWOODS is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKWOODS?: BACKWOODS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKWOODS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKWOODSY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.