BACKDOOR
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BACKDOOR
A subsidiary entrance to a building or house at its rear, normally away from the street.
A means of access, often secret and unprotected, to something.
A secret means of access to a program or system.
To attempt to accomplish by indirect means, especially when direct means are proscribed.
To enter a tube by accelerating from behind; to surf into an already formed hollow wave, in contrast to the normal method of slowing to allow a surfable wave to form.
Word Details
Is BACKDOOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BACKDOOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BACKDOOR uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BACKDOOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | c | k | d | o | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKDOOR
100 words from the letters in BACKDOOR
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How to Use BACKDOOR in Word Games
BACKDOOR is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BACKDOOR to find 100 additional valid words.