How many points is BACKDOWN worth in Scrabble?

BACKDOWN is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKDOWN?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

20 pts

BACKDOWN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. BACKDOWN means "abandonment of an earlier claim".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

abandonment of an earlier claim

In a sentence: "The backdown is noted."

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

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

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

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Is BACKDOWN a Scrabble word?: BACKDOWN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does BACKDOWN mean?: abandonment of an earlier claim
How do you use BACKDOWN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backdown is noted."
How many points is BACKDOWN worth in Scrabble?: BACKDOWN is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKDOWN?: BACKDOWN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKDOWN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKDOWNS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.