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Backhanded

Yes, backhanded is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 23 points in Scrabble.

What does backhanded mean?

adjective

  1. (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
  2. roundabout or ambiguous attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for backhanded

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants3 / 7
Scrabble points23
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of backhanded

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BACKHANDED.

Words you can make from backhanded

Unscramble BACKHANDED for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is backhanded a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Backhanded 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 backhanded worth in Scrabble?

Backhanded is worth 23 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does backhanded mean?

Backhanded means: (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke.