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BACKHAND

8 letters · 2 syllables

B 3/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
H 4/3
A 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2

Definition of BACKHAND

BACKHAND is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
22
points

Is BACKHAND a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

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

Letter Values for BACKHAND

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

Letter backhand Total
Scrabble 31354112 20
WWF 41453122 22

How to Use BACKHAND in Word Games

BACKHAND is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BACKHAND to find 62 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BACKHAND

What does BACKHAND mean?
BACKHAND is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is BACKHAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKHAND is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKHAND worth in Scrabble?
BACKHAND is worth 20 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 BACKHAND?
You can make 62 words from the letters in BACKHAND. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.