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BACKSLIDE

9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of BACKSLIDE

noun

A backward regression; a reverting back to a worse state.

noun

A dance move in which the feet are alternately slid back and the heels lifted, giving the illusion of walking forwards while actually moving backwards; later popularly called the moonwalk.

verb

To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.

"He felt better for a little while, before his condition started to backslide."

verb

To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.

"Rich countries are backsliding on their commitment to agree to new WTO measures to help people in poor countries gain access to affordable medicines. — Oxfam press release, 24 June 2002"

Examples of BACKSLIDE in a Sentence

  • "He felt better for a little while, before his condition started to backslide."
  • "Rich countries are backsliding on their commitment to agree to new WTO measures to help people in poor countries gain access to affordable medicines. — Oxfam press release, 24 June 2002"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
21
points

Is BACKSLIDE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: BACKSLIDE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BACKSLIDE

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

Letter backslide Total
Scrabble 313511121 18
WWF 414512121 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKSLIDE

100 words from the letters in BACKSLIDE

8-letter words

backside 17/19 USUKWWF diebacks 17/19 USUKWWF backslid 17/20 USUKWWF blackies 16/19 UK scablike 16/19 USUKWWF

7-letter words

dieback 16/18 USUKWWF blacked 16/19 USUKWWF sickbed 16/18 USUKWWF blackie 15/18 UK slacked 14/16 USUKWWF skaldic 14/16 USUKWWF sickled 14/16 USUKWWF slicked 14/16 USUKWWF skiable 13/15 USUKWWF saclike 13/15 USUKWWF skailed 12/13 UK baldies 10/12 USUKWWF diables 10/12 UK disable 10/12 USUKWWF scailed 10/12 UK

6-letter words

backed 15/17 USUKWWF blacks 14/17 USUKWWF balked 13/15 USUKWWF calked 13/15 USUKWWF lacked 13/15 USUKWWF bilked 13/15 USUKWWF licked 13/15 USUKWWF basked 13/14 USUKWWF casked 13/14 USUKWWF sacked 13/14 USUKWWF sicked 13/14 USUKWWF bleaks 12/14 USUKWWF kiblas 12/14 USUKWWF sickle 12/14 USUKWWF cabled 11/14 USUKWWF laiked 11/12 UK cebids 11/13 USUKWWF slaked 11/12 USUKWWF kidels 11/12 UK silked 11/12 USUKWWF ceibas 10/12 USUKWWF cables 10/13 USUKWWF lesbic 10/13 UK alkies 10/11 USUKWWF alsike 10/11 USUKWWF bailed 9/11 USUKWWF belaid 9/11 UK diable 9/11 UK abides 9/10 USUKWWF biased 9/10 USUKWWF cadies 9/10 UK blades 9/11 USUKWWF sabled 9/11 UK clades 9/11 USUKWWF decals 9/11 USUKWWF scaled 9/11 USUKWWF alcids 9/11 USUKWWF discal 9/11 UK bields 9/11 USUKWWF sliced 9/11 USUKWWF abseil 8/10 USUKWWF blaise 8/10 UK isabel 8/10 UK aisled 7/8 USUKWWF deasil 7/8 USUKWWF ideals 7/8 USUKWWF ladies 7/8 USUKWWF sailed 7/8 USUKWWF

5-letter words

black 13/16 USUKWWF backs 13/15 USUKWWF becks 13/15 USUKWWF baked 12/13 USUKWWF caked 12/13 USUKWWF biked 12/13 USUKWWF decks 12/13 USUKWWF dicks 12/13 USUKWWF bleak 11/13 USUKWWF kibla 11/13 USUKWWF bakes 11/12 USUKWWF beaks 11/12 USUKWWF cakes 11/12 USUKWWF saick 11/12 UK bikes 11/12 USUKWWF kibes 11/12 USUKWWF balks 11/13 USUKWWF calks 11/13 USUKWWF lacks 11/13 USUKWWF slack 11/13 USUKWWF bilks 11/13 USUKWWF licks 11/13 USUKWWF slick 11/13 USUKWWF cebid 10/12 USUKWWF laked 10/11 USUKWWF kidel 10/11 UK liked 10/11 USUKWWF asked 10/10 USUKWWF kades 10/10 UK dikas 10/10 UK kadis 10/10 USUKWWF kaids 10/10 UK

How to Use BACKSLIDE in Word Games

BACKSLIDE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BACKSLIDE

What does BACKSLIDE mean?
BACKSLIDE is a noun. A backward regression; a reverting back to a worse state.
Is BACKSLIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKSLIDE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKSLIDE worth in Scrabble?
BACKSLIDE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKSLIDE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BACKSLIDE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.