How many points is THORNBACK worth in Scrabble?

THORNBACK is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THORNBACK?

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

Can you add a letter to THORNBACK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

THORNBACK

20 pts

THORNBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. THORNBACK means "European ray with a row of spines along the back and tail".

Meaning & examples

noun

Any animal with a thorny back, especially marine animals, such as:
A woman over a certain age (variously 26 or 30) who has never married, older than a spinster.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

European ray with a row of spines along the back and tail

In a sentence: "The thornback is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of THORNBACK. It scores 20 points.

Back hooks

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THORNBACKS21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 20

THORNBACK Scrabble FAQ

Is THORNBACK a Scrabble word?: THORNBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does THORNBACK mean?: European ray with a row of spines along the back and tail
How do you use THORNBACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The thornback is noted."
How many points is THORNBACK worth in Scrabble?: THORNBACK is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THORNBACK?: THORNBACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to THORNBACK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes THORNBACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.