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BACKHOE

7 letters · 1 syllable

B 3/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
H 4/3
O 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of BACKHOE

BACKHOE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 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
7
Syllables
1
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
19
points

Is BACKHOE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BACKHOE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 68 points total.

Letter Values for BACKHOE

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

Letter backhoe Total
Scrabble 3135411 18
WWF 4145311 19

How to Use BACKHOE in Word Games

BACKHOE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BACKHOE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 68 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BACKHOE to find 75 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BACKHOE

What does BACKHOE mean?
BACKHOE is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is BACKHOE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKHOE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKHOE worth in Scrabble?
BACKHOE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from BACKHOE?
You can make 75 words from the letters in BACKHOE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.