How many points is TURNBACK worth in Scrabble?

TURNBACK is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TURNBACK?

TURNBACK is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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16 pts

TURNBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. TURNBACK means "one who turns back (from a challenge, for example)".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

one who turns back (from a challenge, for example)

In a sentence: "The turnback is noted."

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

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

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

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Is TURNBACK a Scrabble word?: TURNBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does TURNBACK mean?: one who turns back (from a challenge, for example)
How do you use TURNBACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The turnback is noted."
How many points is TURNBACK worth in Scrabble?: TURNBACK is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TURNBACK?: TURNBACK is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TURNBACK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TURNBACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.