How many points is BACKBEND worth in Scrabble?

BACKBEND is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKBEND?

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

Can you add a letter to BACKBEND?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKBENDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BACKBEND

19 pts

BACKBEND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. BACKBEND means "gymnastic exercise in which the trunk is bent backwards until the hands touch the floor".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

gymnastic exercise in which the trunk is bent backwards until the hands touch the floor

In a sentence: "The backbend is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKBEND. It scores 19 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after BACKBEND. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

BACKBENDS20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 19

BACKBEND Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKBEND a Scrabble word?: BACKBEND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does BACKBEND mean?: gymnastic exercise in which the trunk is bent backwards until the hands touch the floor
How do you use BACKBEND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backbend is noted."
How many points is BACKBEND worth in Scrabble?: BACKBEND is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKBEND?: BACKBEND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKBEND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKBENDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.