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Backboard

Yes, backboard is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

What does backboard mean?

noun

  1. a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball he banked the shot off the backboard
  2. a board used to support the back of someone or something

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of backboard

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BACKBOARD.

Words you can make from backboard

Unscramble BACKBOARD for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is backboard a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Backboard 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 backboard worth in Scrabble?

Backboard is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does backboard mean?

Backboard means: a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball.