How many points is BACKGROUND worth in Scrabble?

BACKGROUND is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKGROUND?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

20 pts

BACKGROUND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. BACKGROUND means "to provide with background".

/ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/

Pronunciation: /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/

One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
Example: The lawyer had a background in computer science.
A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.

Less important or less noticeable in a scene or system.
Example: The antivirus program runs on a background thread.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

to provide with background

In a sentence: "They background."

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

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

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

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Is BACKGROUND a Scrabble word?: BACKGROUND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does BACKGROUND mean?: to provide with background
How do you use BACKGROUND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They background."
How many points is BACKGROUND worth in Scrabble?: BACKGROUND is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKGROUND?: BACKGROUND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKGROUND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKGROUNDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.