How many points is FALLBACK worth in Scrabble?

FALLBACK is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FALLBACK?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

19 pts

FALLBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. FALLBACK means "something that recedes or retreats".

/ˈfɔːl.bæk/

An act of falling back.
A backup plan or contingency strategy; an alternative which can be used if something goes wrong with the main plan; a recourse.
Example: As a fallback, I suppose we can use typewriters if the word processing system fails.
A reduction in bitumen softening point, sometimes called refluxing or overheating in a relatively closed container.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

something that recedes or retreats

In a sentence: "The fallback is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FALLBACK. It scores 19 points.

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

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

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Is FALLBACK a Scrabble word?: FALLBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does FALLBACK mean?: something that recedes or retreats
How do you use FALLBACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The fallback is noted."
How many points is FALLBACK worth in Scrabble?: FALLBACK is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FALLBACK?: FALLBACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FALLBACK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FALLBACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.