How many points is BACKWARD worth in Scrabble?

BACKWARD is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKWARD?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BACKWARD

20 pts

BACKWARD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. BACKWARD is a adverb form of backwards. BACKWARDS means "towards the rear".

adverb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BACKWARD is a adverb form of backwards. BACKWARDS means "towards the rear".

In a sentence: "They did it backward."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKWARD. It scores 20 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BACKWARDS21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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BACKWARD Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKWARD a Scrabble word?: BACKWARD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does BACKWARD mean?: BACKWARD is a adverb form of backwards. BACKWARDS means "towards the rear".
How do you use BACKWARD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it backward."
How many points is BACKWARD worth in Scrabble?: BACKWARD is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKWARD?: BACKWARD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).