Backward
Yes, backward is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
What does backward mean?
adjective
- directed or facing toward the back or rear
a backward view
- (used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature
a backward lover
- retarded in intellectual development
adverb
- at or to or toward the back or rear
he moved back
- in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal
it's easy to get the `i' and the `e' backward in words like `seize' and `siege'
- in or to or toward a past time
set the clocks back an hour
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for backward
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 20 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of backward
Words you can make from backward
Frequently asked questions
Is backward a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Backward 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 backward worth in Scrabble?
Backward is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does backward mean?
Backward means: directed or facing toward the back or rear.