How many points is BACKPEDALLED worth in Scrabble?

BACKPEDALLED is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKPEDALLED?

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

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BACKPEDALLED

24 pts

BACKPEDALLED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points. BACKPEDALLED 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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Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "They backpedalled."

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BACKPEDAL20 pts

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Letter Values

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BACKPEDALLED Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKPEDALLED a Scrabble word?: BACKPEDALLED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points.
What does BACKPEDALLED mean?: BACKPEDALLED is a verb form of backpedal. BACKPEDAL means "retract or modify a previous opinion, principle, etc".
How do you use BACKPEDALLED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They backpedalled."
How many points is BACKPEDALLED worth in Scrabble?: BACKPEDALLED is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKPEDALLED?: BACKPEDALLED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).