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BACKLINE

16 pts

BACKLINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. BACKLINE means "defensive players in a sports team as a unit".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

defensive players in a sports team as a unit

In a sentence: "The backline is noted."

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

B3
A1
C3
K5
L1
I1
N1
E1
= 16

BACKLINE Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKLINE a Scrabble word?
BACKLINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does BACKLINE mean?
defensive players in a sports team as a unit
How do you use BACKLINE in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The backline is noted."
How many points is BACKLINE worth in Scrabble?
BACKLINE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKLINE?
BACKLINE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKLINE?
In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKLINER, BACKLINES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.