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BACKBENCH

9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

B 3/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
B 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
H 4/3

Definition of BACKBENCH

noun

A bench at the back of a room or seating area.

noun

A position of secondary importance.

noun

(newspaper) A group of top-level journalists who jointly review submissions and decide on the layout and emphasis of the newspaper.

adjective

Relating to the back benches in parliament

"He prefers to be a backbench MP."

adjective

Pertaining to the preparation of a donor organ prior to transplantation.

adjective

Secondary or inactive.

Examples of BACKBENCH in a Sentence

  • "He prefers to be a backbench MP."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
24
points
WWF
28
points

Is BACKBENCH a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BACKBENCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 24 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 24 pts Words With Friends — 28 pts

Tip: BACKBENCH uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BACKBENCH

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter backbench Total
Scrabble 313531134 24
WWF 414541243 28

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKBENCH

87 words from the letters in BACKBENCH

How to Use BACKBENCH in Word Games

BACKBENCH is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 28 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BACKBENCH to find 87 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BACKBENCH

What does BACKBENCH mean?
BACKBENCH is a noun. A bench at the back of a room or seating area.
Is BACKBENCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKBENCH is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 24 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKBENCH worth in Scrabble?
BACKBENCH is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 28 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKBENCH?
You can make 87 words from the letters in BACKBENCH. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.