How many points is BLOWBACK worth in Scrabble?

BLOWBACK is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BLOWBACK?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

21 pts

BLOWBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. BLOWBACK means "gases escaping to the rear".

Pronunciation

A type of action where the pressure from the fired cartridge blows a sliding mechanism backward to extract the fired cartridge, chamber another cartridge, and cock the hammer.
An unintended adverse result, especially of a political action.
The act of shotgunning (inhaling from a pipe etc. and exhaling into another smoker's mouth).

Synonyms: fallout

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

gases escaping to the rear

In a sentence: "The blowback is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BLOWBACK. It scores 21 points.

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

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

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Is BLOWBACK a Scrabble word?: BLOWBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does BLOWBACK mean?: gases escaping to the rear
How do you use BLOWBACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The blowback is noted."
How many points is BLOWBACK worth in Scrabble?: BLOWBACK is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BLOWBACK?: BLOWBACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BLOWBACK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLOWBACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.