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BACKSHEESH

10 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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

Definition of BACKSHEESH

noun

In the Middle East, southwest Asia and Eastern Europe: a bribe or tip.

noun

A minor wound that is severe enough to get a soldier sent away from the front.

verb

To bribe with a baksheesh.

Synonyms of BACKSHEESH

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
2
Scrabble
24
points
WWF
24
points

Is BACKSHEESH a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 24 pts Words With Friends

Tip: BACKSHEESH uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BACKSHEESH

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

Letter backsheesh Total
Scrabble 3135141114 24
WWF 4145131113 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKSHEESH

100 words from the letters in BACKSHEESH

How to Use BACKSHEESH in Word Games

BACKSHEESH is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BACKSHEESH

What does BACKSHEESH mean?
BACKSHEESH is a noun. In the Middle East, southwest Asia and Eastern Europe: a bribe or tip.
Is BACKSHEESH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKSHEESH is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 24 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKSHEESH worth in Scrabble?
BACKSHEESH is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKSHEESH?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BACKSHEESH. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BACKSHEESH?
Synonyms of BACKSHEESH include: grease payment, lubrication payment, Blighty one, buckshee. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.