How many points is BACKPEDALS worth in Scrabble?

BACKPEDALS is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKPEDALS?

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

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BACKPEDALS

21 pts

BACKPEDALS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. BACKPEDALS 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

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

In a sentence: "They backpedals."

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BACKPEDAL20 pts

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Letter Values

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BACKPEDALS Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKPEDALS a Scrabble word?: BACKPEDALS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does BACKPEDALS mean?: BACKPEDALS is a verb form of backpedal. BACKPEDAL means "retract or modify a previous opinion, principle, etc".
How do you use BACKPEDALS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They backpedals."
How many points is BACKPEDALS worth in Scrabble?: BACKPEDALS is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKPEDALS?: BACKPEDALS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).