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BACKHEEL

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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

Definition of BACKHEEL

noun

A kick played by the heel which typically travels in the opposite direction from which the player is facing.

noun

A method of tripping or throwing by getting the leg back of the opponent's heel on the outside and pulling forward while pushing his body back.

verb

To perform such a kick.

verb

To perform such a trip or throw.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
21
points

Is BACKHEEL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends

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

Letter Values for BACKHEEL

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

Letter backheel Total
Scrabble 31354111 19
WWF 41453112 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKHEEL

100 words from the letters in BACKHEEL

How to Use BACKHEEL in Word Games

BACKHEEL is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BACKHEEL

What does BACKHEEL mean?
BACKHEEL is a noun. A kick played by the heel which typically travels in the opposite direction from which the player is facing.
Is BACKHEEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKHEEL is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKHEEL worth in Scrabble?
BACKHEEL is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKHEEL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BACKHEEL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.