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Backdoor

Yes, backdoor is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does backdoor mean?

noun

  1. an undocumented way to get access to a computer system or the data it contains
  2. an entrance at the rear of a building
  3. a secret or underhand means of access (to a place or a position) he got his job through the back door

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of backdoor

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BACKDOOR.

Words you can make from backdoor

Unscramble BACKDOOR for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is backdoor a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Backdoor 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 backdoor worth in Scrabble?

Backdoor is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does backdoor mean?

Backdoor means: an undocumented way to get access to a computer system or the data it contains.