Back
Yes, back is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does back mean?
noun
- the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
his back was nicely tanned
- the side that goes last or is not normally seen
he wrote the date on the back of the photograph
- the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer
he stood at the back of the stage
verb
- be behind; approve of
He plumped for the Labor Party
- travel backward
back into the driveway
- give support or one's approval to
I'll second that motion
adjective
- related to or located at the back
the back yard
- located at or near the back of an animal
back (or hind) legs
- of an earlier date
back issues of the magazine
adverb
- in or to or toward a former location
she went back to her parents' house
- at or to or toward the back or rear
he moved back
- in or to or toward an original condition
he went back to sleep
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for back
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of back
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BACK.
Words you can make from back
- cab
- kab
Frequently asked questions
Is back a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Back 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 back worth in Scrabble?
Back is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does back mean?
Back means: the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine.