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BACKSTROKES

11 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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Unscramble BACKSTROKES Find Scrabble words

Definition of BACKSTROKES

noun

A swimming stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.

noun

(bellringing) The pull on the tail of the rope that swings the bell through a full circle (compare handstroke)

verb

To swim the backstroke.

Synonyms of BACKSTROKES

Words with similar meaning

back crawl

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
23
points
WWF
25
points

Is BACKSTROKES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 23 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 23 pts Words With Friends — 25 pts

Tip: BACKSTROKES uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BACKSTROKES

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

Letter backstrokes Total
Scrabble 31351111511 23
WWF 41451111511 25

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKSTROKES

100 words from the letters in BACKSTROKES

10-letter words

backstroke 22/24 USUKWWF

9-letter words

backrests 17/19 USUKWWF cabestros 13/15 USUKWWF cabrestos 13/15 USUKWWF

8-letter words

backrest 16/18 USUKWWF brackets 16/18 USUKWWF brockets 16/18 USUKWWF backsets 16/18 USUKWWF setbacks 16/18 USUKWWF restacks 14/15 USUKWWF stackers 14/15 USUKWWF restocks 14/15 USUKWWF stockers 14/15 USUKWWF cabestro 12/14 USUKWWF cabresto 12/14 USUKWWF boasters 10/11 USUKWWF sorbates 10/11 USUKWWF coarsest 10/11 USUKWWF coasters 10/11 USUKWWF

7-letter words

backers 15/17 USUKWWF rebacks 15/17 UK barocks 15/17 UK bracket 15/17 USUKWWF brocket 15/17 USUKWWF backets 15/17 UK backset 15/17 USUKWWF setback 15/17 USUKWWF sackers 13/14 USUKWWF screaks 13/14 USUKWWF rackets 13/14 USUKWWF restack 13/14 USUKWWF retacks 13/14 USUKWWF stacker 13/14 USUKWWF tackers 13/14 USUKWWF restock 13/14 USUKWWF rockets 13/14 USUKWWF stocker 13/14 USUKWWF baskets 13/14 USUKWWF caskets 13/14 USUKWWF boskets 13/14 USUKWWF sockets 13/14 USUKWWF boraces 11/13 USUKWWF scrobes 11/13 UK arkoses 11/11 USUKWWF resoaks 11/11 USUKWWF soakers 11/11 USUKWWF skaters 11/11 USUKWWF strakes 11/11 USUKWWF streaks 11/11 USUKWWF taskers 11/11 UK stokers 11/11 USUKWWF strokes 11/11 USUKWWF rosaces 9/10 UK boaster 9/10 USUKWWF boaters 9/10 USUKWWF borates 9/10 USUKWWF rebatos 9/10 USUKWWF sorbate 9/10 USUKWWF coaster 9/10 USUKWWF coaters 9/10 USUKWWF recoats 9/10 UK basters 9/10 USUKWWF brasset 9/10 UK breasts 9/10 USUKWWF actress 9/10 USUKWWF casters 9/10 USUKWWF recasts 9/10 USUKWWF castors 9/10 USUKWWF costars 9/10 USUKWWF sorbets 9/10 USUKWWF strobes 9/10 USUKWWF corsets 9/10 USUKWWF costers 9/10 USUKWWF escorts 9/10 USUKWWF scoters 9/10 USUKWWF sectors 9/10 USUKWWF

6-letter words

backer 14/16 USUKWWF reback 14/16 UK barock 14/16 UK bracks 14/16 UK brocks 14/16 USUKWWF kokers 14/14 UK sakkos 14/14 UK backet 14/16 UK bakers 12/13 USUKWWF brakes 12/13 USUKWWF breaks 12/13 USUKWWF kebars 12/13 USUKWWF ackers 12/13 UK crakes 12/13 USUKWWF creaks 12/13 USUKWWF sacker 12/13 USUKWWF screak 12/13 USUKWWF croaks 12/13 USUKWWF bosker 12/13 USUKWWF ockers 12/13 USUKWWF socker 12/13 UK racket 12/13 USUKWWF retack 12/13 USUKWWF tacker 12/13 USUKWWF

How to Use BACKSTROKES in Word Games

BACKSTROKES is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BACKSTROKES

What does BACKSTROKES mean?
BACKSTROKES is a noun. A swimming stroke swum lying on one's back, while rotating both arms through the water as to propel the swimmer backwards.
Is BACKSTROKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKSTROKES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKSTROKES worth in Scrabble?
BACKSTROKES is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKSTROKES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BACKSTROKES. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BACKSTROKES?
Synonyms of BACKSTROKES include: back crawl. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.