How many points is SKEWBACK worth in Scrabble?

SKEWBACK is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SKEWBACK?

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

Can you add a letter to SKEWBACK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SKEWBACK

23 pts

SKEWBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points. SKEWBACK means "sloping surface on both sides of a segmental arch that takes the thrust".

Meaning & examples

noun

The side of an arch; the course of masonry on the top of an abutment with a slope for the base of the arch to rest against.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

sloping surface on both sides of a segmental arch that takes the thrust

In a sentence: "The skewback is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SKEWBACK. It scores 23 points.

Back hooks

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

SKEWBACKS24 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 23

SKEWBACK Scrabble FAQ

Is SKEWBACK a Scrabble word?: SKEWBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points.
What does SKEWBACK mean?: sloping surface on both sides of a segmental arch that takes the thrust
How do you use SKEWBACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The skewback is noted."
How many points is SKEWBACK worth in Scrabble?: SKEWBACK is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SKEWBACK?: SKEWBACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SKEWBACK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SKEWBACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.