How many points is BACKPACKING worth in Scrabble?

BACKPACKING is worth 28 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKPACKING?

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

Can you add a letter to BACKPACKING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BACKPACKING

28 pts

BACKPACKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 28 points. BACKPACKING is a noun form of backpack. BACKPACK means "large pack carried on the back".

Meaning & examples

verb

To hike and camp overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack
To engage in low-cost, generally urban, travel with minimal luggage and frugal accommodations
To place or carry (an item or items) in a backpack

noun

Hiking and camping overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack.
Low-cost, generally urban, travel with minimal luggage and frugal accommodations.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BACKPACKING is a noun form of backpack. BACKPACK means "large pack carried on the back".

In a sentence: "The backpacking is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BACKPACK24 pts

Back hooks

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

BACKPACKINGS29 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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BACKPACKING Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKPACKING a Scrabble word?: BACKPACKING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 28 points.
What does BACKPACKING mean?: BACKPACKING is a noun form of backpack. BACKPACK means "large pack carried on the back".
How do you use BACKPACKING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backpacking is noted."
How many points is BACKPACKING worth in Scrabble?: BACKPACKING is worth 28 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKPACKING?: BACKPACKING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKPACKING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKPACKINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.