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BACKBONE

/ˈbækˌbəʊn/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun

B 3/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
B 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
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Definition of BACKBONE

noun

The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.

noun

Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.

"Before automobiles, railroads were a backbone of commerce."

noun

Courage, fortitude, or strength.

"He would make a good manager, if he had a little more backbone."

Synonyms of BACKBONE

Words with similar meaning

spinal column spine vertebral column

Examples of BACKBONE in a Sentence

  • "Before automobiles, railroads were a backbone of commerce."
  • "He would make a good manager, if he had a little more backbone."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
22
points

Is BACKBONE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Tip: BACKBONE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BACKBONE

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

Letter backbone Total
Scrabble 31353111 18
WWF 41454121 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKBONE

100 words from the letters in BACKBONE

6-letter words

beckon 14/17 USUKWWF nocake 12/14 UK beacon 10/13 USUKWWF

5-letter words

kebab 13/15 USUKWWF bobak 13/15 UK kabob 13/15 USUKWWF kebob 13/15 USUKWWF baken 11/13 UK bobac 11/14 UK cabob 11/14 USUKWWF koban 11/13 UK nabob 9/12 USUKWWF bacon 9/12 USUKWWF banco 9/12 USUKWWF bonce 9/12 UK oaken 9/10 USUKWWF beano 7/9 USUKWWF canoe 7/9 USUKWWF ocean 7/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

back 12/14 USUKWWF beck 12/14 USUKWWF bock 12/14 USUKWWF bake 10/11 USUKWWF beak 10/11 USUKWWF cake 10/11 USUKWWF bank 10/12 USUKWWF nabk 10/12 UK neck 10/12 USUKWWF cobb 10/13 USUKWWF boak 10/11 UK boke 10/11 UK coke 10/11 USUKWWF bonk 10/12 USUKWWF knob 10/12 USUKWWF conk 10/12 USUKWWF nock 10/12 USUKWWF abbe 8/10 USWWF babe 8/10 USUKWWF banc 8/11 UK kane 8/9 USUKWWF boba 8/10 UK kaon 8/9 USUKWWF koan 8/9 USUKWWF keno 8/9 USUKWWF bane 6/8 USUKWWF bean 6/8 USUKWWF nabe 6/8 USUKWWF acne 6/8 USUKWWF ance 6/8 UK cane 6/8 USUKWWF bona 6/8 UK bone 6/8 USUKWWF ebon 6/8 USUKWWF cone 6/8 USUKWWF once 6/8 USUKWWF aeon 4/5 USUKWWF eoan 4/5 UK

3-letter words

kab 9/10 USUKWWF bok 9/10 UK kob 9/10 USUKWWF abb 7/9 UK cab 7/9 USUKWWF ebb 7/9 USUKWWF ake 7/7 UK kae 7/7 USUKWWF kea 7/7 USUKWWF ken 7/8 USUKWWF nek 7/8 UK bob 7/9 USUKWWF cob 7/9 USUKWWF koa 7/7 USUKWWF oak 7/7 USUKWWF oka 7/7 USUKWWF oke 7/7 USUKWWF kon 7/8 UK ace 5/6 USUKWWF ban 5/7 USUKWWF nab 5/7 USUKWWF can 5/7 USUKWWF ben 5/7 USUKWWF neb 5/7 USUKWWF abo 5/6 USUKWWF boa 5/6 USUKWWF oba 5/6 UK oca 5/6 USUKWWF obe 5/6 USUKWWF nob 5/7 USUKWWF con 5/7 USUKWWF ane 3/4 USUKWWF ean 3/4 UK nae 3/4 USUKWWF eon 3/4 USUKWWF one 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

kb 8/9 UK ka 6/6 USUKWWF ko 6/6 UK ok 6/6 UK ab 4/5 USWWF ba 4/5 USUKWWF be 4/5 USUKWWF

How to Use BACKBONE in Word Games

BACKBONE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BACKBONE

What does BACKBONE mean?
BACKBONE is a noun. The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
Is BACKBONE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKBONE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKBONE worth in Scrabble?
BACKBONE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKBONE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BACKBONE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BACKBONE?
Synonyms of BACKBONE include: spinal column, spine, vertebral column. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.