How many points is BACKWATER worth in Scrabble?

BACKWATER is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKWATER?

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

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

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20 pts

BACKWATER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. BACKWATER means "isolated or backward place or condition".

Pronunciation

The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.
A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water

Synonyms: Podunk, jerkwater town, one-horse town

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

isolated or backward place or condition

In a sentence: "The backwater is noted."

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

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

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Is BACKWATER a Scrabble word?: BACKWATER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does BACKWATER mean?: isolated or backward place or condition
How do you use BACKWATER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backwater is noted."
How many points is BACKWATER worth in Scrabble?: BACKWATER is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKWATER?: BACKWATER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKWATER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKWATERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.