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Tailback

Yes, tailback is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does tailback mean?

noun

  1. (American football) the person who plays tailback
  2. (American football) the position of the offensive back on a football team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of tailback

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters TAILBACK.

Words you can make from tailback

Unscramble TAILBACK for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is tailback a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tailback 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 tailback worth in Scrabble?

Tailback is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does tailback mean?

Tailback means: (American football) the person who plays tailback.