How many points is BACKWARDATION worth in Scrabble?

BACKWARDATION is worth 25 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKWARDATION?

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

Can you add a letter to BACKWARDATION?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

BACKWARDATION

25 pts

BACKWARDATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 25 points. BACKWARDATION means "on the Stock Exchange, the postponement of the delivery of stock; a charge associated with this".

Meaning & examples

noun

The situation in a futures market where prices for future delivery are lower than prices for immediate (or nearer) delivery, generally arising from a near-term shortage of a commodity.
(London Stock Exchange) A fee paid by a seller on settlement day either to the buyer or to a third party who lends stock, when the seller wishes to defer settlement until the next settlement day.

Antonyms: contango, forwardation

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

on the Stock Exchange, the postponement of the delivery of stock; a charge associated with this

In a sentence: "The backwardation is noted."

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BACKWARDATIONS26 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 25

BACKWARDATION Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKWARDATION a Scrabble word?: BACKWARDATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 25 points.
What does BACKWARDATION mean?: on the Stock Exchange, the postponement of the delivery of stock; a charge associated with this
How do you use BACKWARDATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backwardation is noted."
How many points is BACKWARDATION worth in Scrabble?: BACKWARDATION is worth 25 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKWARDATION?: BACKWARDATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKWARDATION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKWARDATIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.