Aback
Yes, aback is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
What does aback mean?
adverb
- having the wind against the forward side of the sails
the ship came up into the wind with all yards aback
- by surprise
taken aback by the caustic remarks
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 13 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
| Likely Wordle answer | No |
Anagrams of aback
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ABACK.
Words you can make from aback
Frequently asked questions
Is aback a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Aback is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is aback worth in Scrabble?
Aback is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does aback mean?
Aback means: having the wind against the forward side of the sails.
Could aback be a Wordle answer?
Aback is not on our list of likely Wordle answers, but it may still be accepted as a guess.