How many points is TOUCHBACK worth in Scrabble?

TOUCHBACK is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TOUCHBACK?

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

Can you add a letter to TOUCHBACK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TOUCHBACK

22 pts

TOUCHBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. TOUCHBACK means "play in which the ball is put down by a player behind their own goal line when the ball has been put across the goal line by an opponent".

Meaning & examples

noun

The result of a play (usually a kickoff or punt) in which the ball passes out the back of the end zone or a team otherwise gains possession of the ball in their own end zone.
Example: The ball sailed into the end zone for a touchback and the Eagles had possession on the 20-yard line. https//web.archive.org/web/20060111202354/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/gameday/postGameArchive.jsp?id=16746

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

play in which the ball is put down by a player behind their own goal line when the ball has been put across the goal line by an opponent

In a sentence: "The touchback is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TOUCHBACK. It scores 22 points.

Back hooks

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TOUCHBACKS23 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 22

TOUCHBACK Scrabble FAQ

Is TOUCHBACK a Scrabble word?: TOUCHBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does TOUCHBACK mean?: play in which the ball is put down by a player behind their own goal line when the ball has been put across the goal line by an opponent
How do you use TOUCHBACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The touchback is noted."
How many points is TOUCHBACK worth in Scrabble?: TOUCHBACK is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TOUCHBACK?: TOUCHBACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TOUCHBACK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TOUCHBACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.