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BACKLIST

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

B 3/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
L 1/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of BACKLIST

noun

A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.

verb

To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.

"I have not heard back from the college yet: I must have been backlisted."

verb

To place (a book) on a backlist.

Examples of BACKLIST in a Sentence

  • "I have not heard back from the college yet: I must have been backlisted."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points

Is BACKLIST a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

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

Letter Values for BACKLIST

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

Letter backlist Total
Scrabble 31351111 16
WWF 41452111 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKLIST

100 words from the letters in BACKLIST

How to Use BACKLIST in Word Games

BACKLIST is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BACKLIST to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BACKLIST

What does BACKLIST mean?
BACKLIST is a noun. A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.
Is BACKLIST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKLIST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKLIST worth in Scrabble?
BACKLIST is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKLIST?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BACKLIST. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.