How many points is BACKWINDED worth in Scrabble?

BACKWINDED is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKWINDED?

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

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BACKWINDED

23 pts

BACKWINDED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points. BACKWINDED is a verb form of backwind. BACKWIND means "direct airflow into the back of a sail".

Meaning & examples

verb

To deflect air into the back of a sail or of a vessel
Example: If a sailing boat's bow is pointing too high into the wind the sails backwind.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BACKWINDED is a verb form of backwind. BACKWIND means "direct airflow into the back of a sail".

In a sentence: "They backwinded."

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BACKWIND20 pts

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Letter Values

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BACKWINDED Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKWINDED a Scrabble word?: BACKWINDED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points.
What does BACKWINDED mean?: BACKWINDED is a verb form of backwind. BACKWIND means "direct airflow into the back of a sail".
How do you use BACKWINDED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They backwinded."
How many points is BACKWINDED worth in Scrabble?: BACKWINDED is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKWINDED?: BACKWINDED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).