BACKBENCH
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of BACKBENCH
A bench at the back of a room or seating area.
A position of secondary importance.
(newspaper) A group of top-level journalists who jointly review submissions and decide on the layout and emphasis of the newspaper.
Relating to the back benches in parliament
"He prefers to be a backbench MP."
Pertaining to the preparation of a donor organ prior to transplantation.
Secondary or inactive.
Examples of BACKBENCH in a Sentence
- "He prefers to be a backbench MP."
Word Details
Is BACKBENCH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BACKBENCH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | b | a | c | k | b | e | n | c | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 24 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 28 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKBENCH
87 words from the letters in BACKBENCH
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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.