Background
Yes, background is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
What does background mean?
noun
- a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
he is a lawyer with a sports background
- the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
he posed her against a background of rolling hills
- information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
the embassy filled him in on the background of the incident
verb
- understate the importance or quality of
he played down his royal ancestry
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for background
Word facts
| Letters | 10 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 20 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of background
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BACKGROUND.
Words you can make from background
Frequently asked questions
Is background a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Background 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 background worth in Scrabble?
Background is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does background mean?
Background means: a person's social heritage: previous experience or training.