How many points is BACKSCATTERING worth in Scrabble?

BACKSCATTERING is worth 25 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKSCATTERING?

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

Can you add a letter to BACKSCATTERING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BACKSCATTERING

25 pts

BACKSCATTERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 25 points. BACKSCATTERING is a noun form of backscatter. BACKSCATTER means "the deflection of radiation or particles by scattering through angles greater than 90 degrees with reference to the original direction of travel".

Meaning & examples

verb

To scatter particles and/or radiation back to the direction from which they come.

noun

The scattering of waves, particles, or signals back in the direction of their source.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BACKSCATTERING is a noun form of backscatter. BACKSCATTER means "the deflection of radiation or particles by scattering through angles greater than 90 degrees with reference to the original direction of travel".

In a sentence: "The backscattering is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKSCATTERING. It scores 25 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BACKSCATTER21 pts

Back hooks

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

BACKSCATTERINGS26 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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BACKSCATTERING Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKSCATTERING a Scrabble word?: BACKSCATTERING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 25 points.
What does BACKSCATTERING mean?: BACKSCATTERING is a noun form of backscatter. BACKSCATTER means "the deflection of radiation or particles by scattering through angles greater than 90 degrees with reference to the original direction of travel".
How do you use BACKSCATTERING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backscattering is noted."
How many points is BACKSCATTERING worth in Scrabble?: BACKSCATTERING is worth 25 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKSCATTERING?: BACKSCATTERING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKSCATTERING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKSCATTERINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.