BACKHANDED
/ˈbækˌhændəd/
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of BACKHANDED
To execute a backhand stroke or throw
To slap with the back of one's hand
With the back of the hand.
Involving a backward flip of the hand.
Insincere, sarcastic, ironic, or self-contradictory.
In a backhanded manner.
Word Details
Is BACKHANDED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BACKHANDED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | b | a | c | k | h | a | n | d | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKHANDED
100 words from the letters in BACKHANDED
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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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