How many points is FINBACK worth in Scrabble?

FINBACK is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FINBACK?

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

Can you add a letter to FINBACK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FINBACK

18 pts

FINBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. FINBACK is a noun form of rorqual. RORQUAL means "toothless whale with a dorsal fin".

Meaning & examples

noun

A large baleen whale, Balaenoptera physalus, that has a ridge on its back; the fin whale.

Synonyms: finner

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

FINBACK is a noun form of rorqual. RORQUAL means "toothless whale with a dorsal fin".

In a sentence: "The finback is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

RORQUAL16 pts

Back hooks

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

FINBACKS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

FINBACK Scrabble FAQ

Is FINBACK a Scrabble word?: FINBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does FINBACK mean?: FINBACK is a noun form of rorqual. RORQUAL means "toothless whale with a dorsal fin".
How do you use FINBACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The finback is noted."
How many points is FINBACK worth in Scrabble?: FINBACK is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FINBACK?: FINBACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FINBACK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FINBACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.