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Payback

Yes, payback is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

What does payback mean?

noun

  1. financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment)
  2. the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for payback

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points20
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of payback

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PAYBACK.

Words you can make from payback

Unscramble PAYBACK for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is payback a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Payback 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 payback worth in Scrabble?

Payback is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does payback mean?

Payback means: financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment).