How many points is BACKSTOP worth in Scrabble?

BACKSTOP is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKSTOP?

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

Can you add a letter to BACKSTOP?

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

Scrabble

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BACKSTOP

18 pts

BACKSTOP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. BACKSTOP means "screen or fence to prevent balls leaving the playing area".

Meaning & examples

Pronunciation

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noun

A thing or a person put in the rear or in the back of something to reinforce, hold, support.
A default arrangement that holds if all else fails.
A wall or fence behind home plate.

verb

To serve as backstop for.
To bolster, support.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

screen or fence to prevent balls leaving the playing area

In a sentence: "The backstop is noted."

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BACKSTOPS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

BACKSTOP Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKSTOP a Scrabble word?: BACKSTOP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does BACKSTOP mean?: screen or fence to prevent balls leaving the playing area
How do you use BACKSTOP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backstop is noted."
How many points is BACKSTOP worth in Scrabble?: BACKSTOP is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKSTOP?: BACKSTOP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKSTOP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKSTOPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.