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BACKBITES

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

B 3/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
B 3/4
I 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of BACKBITES

noun

One who engages in backbiting; a backbiter.

verb

To make spiteful slanderous or defamatory statements about someone.

verb

To attack from behind or when out of earshot with spiteful or defamatory remarks.

verb

To speak badly of an absent individual.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
22
points

Is BACKBITES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

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

Letter Values for BACKBITES

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

Letter backbites Total
Scrabble 313531111 19
WWF 414541111 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKBITES

100 words from the letters in BACKBITES

How to Use BACKBITES in Word Games

BACKBITES is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BACKBITES

What does BACKBITES mean?
BACKBITES is a noun. One who engages in backbiting; a backbiter.
Is BACKBITES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKBITES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKBITES worth in Scrabble?
BACKBITES is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKBITES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BACKBITES. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.