How many points is BACKSPACES worth in Scrabble?

BACKSPACES is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKSPACES?

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

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BACKSPACES

22 pts

BACKSPACES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. BACKSPACES is a verb form of backspace. BACKSPACE means "move a typewriter carriage or computer cursor backwards".

Meaning & examples

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

BACKSPACES is a verb form of backspace. BACKSPACE means "move a typewriter carriage or computer cursor backwards".

In a sentence: "They backspaces."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKSPACES. It scores 22 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BACKSPACE21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 22

BACKSPACES Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKSPACES a Scrabble word?: BACKSPACES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does BACKSPACES mean?: BACKSPACES is a verb form of backspace. BACKSPACE means "move a typewriter carriage or computer cursor backwards".
How do you use BACKSPACES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They backspaces."
How many points is BACKSPACES worth in Scrabble?: BACKSPACES is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKSPACES?: BACKSPACES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).