BACKPEDALING
12 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of BACKPEDALING
To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
To step backwards.
"The player had to backpedal before catching the ball."
To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
"Though initially adopting a hard-line stance, the politician soon started to backpedal."
The act of distancing oneself from a previously supported idea, action, behaviour, etc.; a U-turn or flip-flop.
Examples of BACKPEDALING in a Sentence
- "The player had to backpedal before catching the ball."
- "Though initially adopting a hard-line stance, the politician soon started to backpedal."
Word Details
Is BACKPEDALING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BACKPEDALING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BACKPEDALING uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BACKPEDALING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | c | k | p | e | d | a | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 30 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKPEDALING
100 words from the letters in BACKPEDALING
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How to Use BACKPEDALING in Word Games
BACKPEDALING is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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