How many points is BACKSTABBING worth in Scrabble?

BACKSTABBING is worth 25 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKSTABBING?

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

Can you add a letter to BACKSTABBING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BACKSTABBING

25 pts

BACKSTABBING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 25 points. BACKSTABBING is a verb form of backstab. BACKSTAB means "attack deceitfully".

Meaning & examples

verb

To attack someone (especially verbally) unfairly in a deceitful, underhand, or treacherous manner, especially when they're not present in the place or situation that it happens. (as if stabbing them in the back). See backbite.

noun

The act of one who backstabs.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BACKSTABBING is a verb form of backstab. BACKSTAB means "attack deceitfully".

In a sentence: "They backstabbing."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BACKSTAB18 pts

Back hooks

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

BACKSTABBINGS26 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 25

BACKSTABBING Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKSTABBING a Scrabble word?: BACKSTABBING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 25 points.
What does BACKSTABBING mean?: BACKSTABBING is a verb form of backstab. BACKSTAB means "attack deceitfully".
How do you use BACKSTABBING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They backstabbing."
How many points is BACKSTABBING worth in Scrabble?: BACKSTABBING is worth 25 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKSTABBING?: BACKSTABBING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKSTABBING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKSTABBINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.