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BACKOFF

7 letters · 2 syllables

B 3/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
O 1/1
F 4/4
F 4/4

Definition of BACKOFF

BACKOFF is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
21
points
WWF
23
points

Is BACKOFF a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 21 pts Words With Friends

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BACKOFF earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 71 points total.

Letter Values for BACKOFF

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

Letter backoff Total
Scrabble 3135144 21
WWF 4145144 23

How to Use BACKOFF in Word Games

BACKOFF is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BACKOFF uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 71 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BACKOFF to find 37 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BACKOFF

What does BACKOFF mean?
BACKOFF is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS).
Is BACKOFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKOFF is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKOFF worth in Scrabble?
BACKOFF is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKOFF?
You can make 37 words from the letters in BACKOFF. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.