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BACKHANDED

/ˈbækˌhændəd/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective, adverb

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

Definition of BACKHANDED

verb

To execute a backhand stroke or throw

verb

To slap with the back of one's hand

adjective

With the back of the hand.

adjective

Involving a backward flip of the hand.

adjective

Insincere, sarcastic, ironic, or self-contradictory.

adverb

In a backhanded manner.

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
23
points
WWF
25
points

Is BACKHANDED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 23 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 23 pts Words With Friends — 25 pts

Tip: BACKHANDED uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BACKHANDED

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

Letter backhanded Total
Scrabble 3135411212 23
WWF 4145312212 25

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKHANDED

100 words from the letters in BACKHANDED

How to Use BACKHANDED in Word Games

BACKHANDED is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BACKHANDED

What does BACKHANDED mean?
BACKHANDED is a verb. To execute a backhand stroke or throw
Is BACKHANDED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKHANDED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKHANDED worth in Scrabble?
BACKHANDED is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKHANDED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BACKHANDED. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.