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Blowback

Yes, blowback is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.

What does blowback mean?

noun

  1. the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
  2. misinformation resulting from the recirculation into the source country of disinformation previously planted abroad by that country's intelligence service

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for blowback

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points21
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of blowback

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BLOWBACK.

Words you can make from blowback

Unscramble BLOWBACK for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is blowback a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Blowback 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 blowback worth in Scrabble?

Blowback is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does blowback mean?

Blowback means: the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired.