How many points is TAILBACK worth in Scrabble?

TAILBACK is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TAILBACK?

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

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16 pts

TAILBACK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. TAILBACK means "a member of the backfield in some football formations".

A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam; backup.
A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a member of the backfield in some football formations

In a sentence: "The tailback is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of TAILBACK. It scores 16 points.

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

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Is TAILBACK a Scrabble word?: TAILBACK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does TAILBACK mean?: a member of the backfield in some football formations
How do you use TAILBACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tailback is noted."
How many points is TAILBACK worth in Scrabble?: TAILBACK is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAILBACK?: TAILBACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).