How many points is BACKEND worth in Scrabble?

BACKEND is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKEND?

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

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

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16 pts

BACKEND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. BACKEND means "software end users cannot access".

The rear, back, or unseen portion (of something).
Example: The back end of the operation is kept out of sight of the customers.
That part of a hardware or software system that is farthest from the user; the internals rather than the user interface.
The latter end of any given time, especially the latter part of the year; autumn; late autumn.

Antonyms: front end

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

software end users cannot access

In a sentence: "The backend is noted."

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

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

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

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Is BACKEND a Scrabble word?: BACKEND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does BACKEND mean?: software end users cannot access
How do you use BACKEND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backend is noted."
How many points is BACKEND worth in Scrabble?: BACKEND is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKEND?: BACKEND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKEND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKENDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.