How many points is BACKSLASH worth in Scrabble?

BACKSLASH is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKSLASH?

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

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BACKSLASH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. BACKSLASH means "slash which slopes to the left (\)".

/ˈbækˌslæʃ/

The punctuation mark \.
Used erroneously in reference to, or in reading out, the ordinary slash, that is, the punctuation mark /.

Synonyms: reverse solidus, slosh, whack

Antonyms: slash

To escape (a metacharacter) by prepending a backslash that serves as an escape character, thereby forming an escape sequence.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

slash which slopes to the left (\)

In a sentence: "The backslash is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKSLASH. It scores 20 points.

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Is BACKSLASH a Scrabble word?: BACKSLASH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does BACKSLASH mean?: slash which slopes to the left (\)
How do you use BACKSLASH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backslash is noted."
How many points is BACKSLASH worth in Scrabble?: BACKSLASH is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKSLASH?: BACKSLASH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).