How many points is BACKCOMB worth in Scrabble?

BACKCOMB is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKCOMB?

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

Can you add a letter to BACKCOMB?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BACKCOMB

22 pts

BACKCOMB is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. BACKCOMB means "comb (the hair) towards the roots to give more bulk to a hairstyle".

Meaning & examples

noun

The hairstyle produced by backcombing.
A decorative comb worn as an ornament and to secure a hairstyle.

verb

To hold hair and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a bushier look; tease.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

comb (the hair) towards the roots to give more bulk to a hairstyle

In a sentence: "They backcomb."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKCOMB. It scores 22 points.

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

BACKCOMBS23 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 22

BACKCOMB Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKCOMB a Scrabble word?: BACKCOMB is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does BACKCOMB mean?: comb (the hair) towards the roots to give more bulk to a hairstyle
How do you use BACKCOMB in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They backcomb."
How many points is BACKCOMB worth in Scrabble?: BACKCOMB is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKCOMB?: BACKCOMB is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKCOMB?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKCOMBS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.