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BACKLOG

/ˈbæk.lɒɡ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

B 3/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
L 1/2
O 1/1
G 2/3

Definition of BACKLOG

noun

A large log to burn at the back of a fire.

noun

A reserve source or supply.

noun

An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders or unfinished work.

"He went to work on Saturday to try to work through the backlog of papers on his desk."

verb

To acquire something as a backlog, or to become a backlog

Examples of BACKLOG in a Sentence

  • "He went to work on Saturday to try to work through the backlog of papers on his desk."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is BACKLOG a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BACKLOG earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.

Letter Values for BACKLOG

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

Letter backlog Total
Scrabble 3135112 16
WWF 4145213 20

How to Use BACKLOG in Word Games

BACKLOG is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BACKLOG uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BACKLOG to find 68 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BACKLOG

What does BACKLOG mean?
BACKLOG is a noun. A large log to burn at the back of a fire.
Is BACKLOG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKLOG is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKLOG worth in Scrabble?
BACKLOG is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKLOG?
You can make 68 words from the letters in BACKLOG. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.