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Backstroke

Yes, backstroke is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 22 points in Scrabble.

What does backstroke mean?

noun

  1. a swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back

verb

  1. swim on one's back

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants3 / 7
Scrabble points22
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of backstroke

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BACKSTROKE.

Words you can make from backstroke

Unscramble BACKSTROKE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is backstroke a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Backstroke 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 backstroke worth in Scrabble?

Backstroke is worth 22 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does backstroke mean?

Backstroke means: a swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back.