How many points is BACKWORD worth in Scrabble?

BACKWORD is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKWORD?

BACKWORD is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BACKWORD?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BACKWORD

20 pts

BACKWORD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. BACKWORD means "act or an instance of failing to keep a promise or commitment".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

act or an instance of failing to keep a promise or commitment

In a sentence: "The backword is noted."

Share BACKWORD

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

Back hooks

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

BACKWORDS21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 20

BACKWORD Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKWORD a Scrabble word?: BACKWORD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does BACKWORD mean?: act or an instance of failing to keep a promise or commitment
How do you use BACKWORD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The backword is noted."
How many points is BACKWORD worth in Scrabble?: BACKWORD is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKWORD?: BACKWORD is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKWORD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKWORDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.