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BACKSTITCHES

12 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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

Definition of BACKSTITCHES

noun

A type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat.

verb

To sew with a backstitch.

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
3
Scrabble
25
points
WWF
27
points

Is BACKSTITCHES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 25 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 25 pts Words With Friends — 27 pts

Tip: BACKSTITCHES uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BACKSTITCHES

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

Letter backstitches Total
Scrabble 313511113411 25
WWF 414511114311 27

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKSTITCHES

100 words from the letters in BACKSTITCHES

How to Use BACKSTITCHES in Word Games

BACKSTITCHES is worth 25 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BACKSTITCHES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BACKSTITCHES

What does BACKSTITCHES mean?
BACKSTITCHES is a noun. A type of sewing stitch where the stitch goes backwards on the top side of the fabric and doubles forward on the bottom, coming out farther in front, then repeats. The backstitch is a very tight and secure stitch, and also looks very neat.
Is BACKSTITCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKSTITCHES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 25 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKSTITCHES worth in Scrabble?
BACKSTITCHES is worth 25 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKSTITCHES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BACKSTITCHES. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.