How many points is BACKSIGHT worth in Scrabble?

BACKSIGHT is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKSIGHT?

BACKSIGHT is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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BACKSIGHT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. BACKSIGHT means "sight of a rifle nearer the stock".

The rear sight of a firearm.
A measurement or reading taken back towards a point of known elevation, used to calculate the height of the surveying instrument (theodolite, transit, total station).
A measurement of a previously shot point, used to set the angle to zero when occupying a new position.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

sight of a rifle nearer the stock

In a sentence: "The backsight is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKSIGHT. It scores 21 points.

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

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

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Is BACKSIGHT a Scrabble word?: BACKSIGHT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does BACKSIGHT mean?: sight of a rifle nearer the stock
How do you use BACKSIGHT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backsight is noted."
How many points is BACKSIGHT worth in Scrabble?: BACKSIGHT is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKSIGHT?: BACKSIGHT is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKSIGHT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKSIGHTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.