How many points is BACKPEDALED worth in Scrabble?

BACKPEDALED is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKPEDALED?

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

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BACKPEDALED

23 pts

BACKPEDALED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points. BACKPEDALED is a verb form of backpedal. BACKPEDAL means "retract or modify a previous opinion, principle, etc".

Meaning & examples

verb

To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
To step backwards.
Example: The player had to backpedal before catching the ball.
To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
Example: Though initially adopting a hard-line stance, the politician soon started to backpedal.

Synonyms: climb down

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BACKPEDALED is a verb form of backpedal. BACKPEDAL means "retract or modify a previous opinion, principle, etc".

In a sentence: "They backpedaled."

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BACKPEDAL20 pts

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Letter Values

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BACKPEDALED Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKPEDALED a Scrabble word?: BACKPEDALED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points.
What does BACKPEDALED mean?: BACKPEDALED is a verb form of backpedal. BACKPEDAL means "retract or modify a previous opinion, principle, etc".
How do you use BACKPEDALED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They backpedaled."
How many points is BACKPEDALED worth in Scrabble?: BACKPEDALED is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKPEDALED?: BACKPEDALED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).