How many points is BACKSPACE worth in Scrabble?

BACKSPACE is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKSPACE?

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

Can you add a letter to BACKSPACE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BACKSPACE

21 pts

BACKSPACE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. BACKSPACE means "move a typewriter carriage or computer cursor backwards".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbækˌspeɪs/

noun

The key on a typewriter that moves the head one position backwards.
A keyboard key used for removing a character behind the cursor, and moving the cursor one position backwards.
The non-printable text character representing a backspace.

verb

To remove a character behind a cursor.
To move a magnetic tape to a previous block.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

move a typewriter carriage or computer cursor backwards

In a sentence: "They backspace."

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 21

BACKSPACE Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKSPACE a Scrabble word?: BACKSPACE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does BACKSPACE mean?: move a typewriter carriage or computer cursor backwards
How do you use BACKSPACE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They backspace."
How many points is BACKSPACE worth in Scrabble?: BACKSPACE is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKSPACE?: BACKSPACE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKSPACE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKSPACED, BACKSPACER, BACKSPACES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.