How many points is BACKUP worth in Scrabble?

BACKUP is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKUP?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

BACKUP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. BACKUP means "support or reinforcement".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

support or reinforcement

In a sentence: "The backup is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKUP. It scores 16 points.

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

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

= 16

Is BACKUP a Scrabble word?: BACKUP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does BACKUP mean?: support or reinforcement
How do you use BACKUP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backup is noted."
How many points is BACKUP worth in Scrabble?: BACKUP is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKUP?: BACKUP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKUP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKUPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.