How many points is SWITCHBACK worth in Scrabble?

SWITCHBACK is worth 26 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SWITCHBACK?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

26 pts

SWITCHBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 26 points. SWITCHBACK means "rise and fall sharply".

/ˈswɪt͡ʃbæk/

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪt͡ʃbæk/

A zigzag path, road or railway track; especially a railway track in which the train travels in a reverse direction at each switch
A hairpin bend.
A roller coaster.

Synonyms: zigzag

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

rise and fall sharply

In a sentence: "They switchback."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SWITCHBACK. It scores 26 points.

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

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

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Is SWITCHBACK a Scrabble word?: SWITCHBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 26 points.
What does SWITCHBACK mean?: rise and fall sharply
How do you use SWITCHBACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They switchback."
How many points is SWITCHBACK worth in Scrabble?: SWITCHBACK is worth 26 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SWITCHBACK?: SWITCHBACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SWITCHBACK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWITCHBACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.