BACKED
/bækt/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of BACKED
To go in the reverse direction.
"the train backed into the station; the horse refuses to back"
To support.
"I back you all the way; which horse are you backing in this race?"
(of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
Put on one's back; killed; rendered dead.
"He wishes to have the senior, or old square-toes, backed; he longs to have his father on six men's shoulders; that is, carried to the grave."
(in combination) Having specified type of back.
"a high-backed chair"
(in combination) Having specified type of backing.
"asset-backed securities"
Examples of BACKED in a Sentence
- "the train backed into the station; the horse refuses to back"
- "I back you all the way; which horse are you backing in this race?"
- "He wishes to have the senior, or old square-toes, backed; he longs to have his father on six men's shoulders; that is, carried to the grave."
- "a high-backed chair"
Word Details
Is BACKED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BACKED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BACKED uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BACKED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | c | k | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKED
43 words from the letters in BACKED
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4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BACKED in Word Games
BACKED is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BACKED is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BACKED to find 43 additional valid words.