How many points is TAILBACK worth in Scrabble?

TAILBACK is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TAILBACK?

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

Can you add a letter to TAILBACK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TAILBACK

16 pts

TAILBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. TAILBACK means "queue of traffic stretching back from an obstruction".

Meaning & examples

noun

A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam; backup.
A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

queue of traffic stretching back from an obstruction

In a sentence: "The tailback is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TAILBACK. It scores 16 points.

Back hooks

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

TAILBACKS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

TAILBACK Scrabble FAQ

Is TAILBACK a Scrabble word?: TAILBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does TAILBACK mean?: queue of traffic stretching back from an obstruction
How do you use TAILBACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tailback is noted."
How many points is TAILBACK worth in Scrabble?: TAILBACK is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAILBACK?: TAILBACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TAILBACK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TAILBACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.