Backwater
Yes, backwater is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
What does backwater mean?
noun
- a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam
the bayous and backwaters are breeding grounds for mosquitos
- a place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring
the country is an economic backwater
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 20 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of backwater
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BACKWATER.
Words you can make from backwater
Frequently asked questions
Is backwater a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Backwater 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 backwater worth in Scrabble?
Backwater is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does backwater mean?
Backwater means: a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam.