How many points is BACKHOE worth in Scrabble?

BACKHOE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKHOE?

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

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

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18 pts

BACKHOE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. BACKHOE means "digger".

/ˈbæk.həʊ/

Pronunciation: /ˈbæk.həʊ/

A piece of excavating equipment consisting of a digging bucket or scoop on the end of an articulated arm, drawn backwards to move earth.
A multi-purpose tractor with a front-mounted loading bucket and a rear-mounted digging bucket.

Synonyms: excavator, backhoe endloader, backhoe loader, loader excavator

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

digger

In a sentence: "The backhoe is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKHOE. It scores 18 points.

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

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

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Is BACKHOE a Scrabble word?: BACKHOE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does BACKHOE mean?: digger
How do you use BACKHOE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backhoe is noted."
How many points is BACKHOE worth in Scrabble?: BACKHOE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKHOE?: BACKHOE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKHOE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKHOED, BACKHOES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.