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BACKWATER

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of BACKWATER

noun

The water held back by a dam or other obstruction

noun

A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.

noun

A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water

verb

To row or paddle a backwater stroke.

verb

To vacillate on a long-held position.

Synonyms of BACKWATER

Words with similar meaning

Podunk jerkwater town one-horse town

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
22
points

Is BACKWATER a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

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

Letter Values for BACKWATER

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

Letter backwater Total
Scrabble 313541111 20
WWF 414541111 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKWATER

100 words from the letters in BACKWATER

7-letter words

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6-letter words

awrack 15/16 UK cawker 15/16 UK wacker 15/16 UK backra 14/16 UK backer 14/16 USUKWWF reback 14/16 UK backet 14/16 UK atabek 12/13 UK racket 12/13 USUKWWF retack 12/13 USUKWWF tacker 12/13 USUKWWF karate 10/10 USUKWWF abater 8/9 USUKWWF acater 8/9 UK carate 8/9 USUKWWF

5-letter words

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4-letter words

cawk 13/14 UK wack 13/14 USUKWWF weck 13/14 UK back 12/14 USUKWWF beck 12/14 USUKWWF waka 11/11 UK wake 11/11 USUKWWF weak 11/11 USUKWWF weka 11/11 USUKWWF wark 11/11 USUKWWF bake 10/11 USUKWWF beak 10/11 USUKWWF cake 10/11 USUKWWF bark 10/11 USUKWWF kbar 10/11 USUKWWF krab 10/11 UK cark 10/11 USUKWWF rack 10/11 USUKWWF berk 10/11 UK kerb 10/11 USUKWWF reck 10/11 USUKWWF tack 10/11 USUKWWF bawr 9/10 UK braw 9/10 USUKWWF craw 9/10 USUKWWF brew 9/10 USUKWWF crew 9/10 USUKWWF abac 8/10 UK caba 8/10 UK cabr 8/10 UK carb 8/10 USUKWWF crab 8/10 USUKWWF

How to Use BACKWATER in Word Games

BACKWATER is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BACKWATER

What does BACKWATER mean?
BACKWATER is a noun. The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
Is BACKWATER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKWATER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKWATER worth in Scrabble?
BACKWATER is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKWATER?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BACKWATER. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BACKWATER?
Synonyms of BACKWATER include: Podunk, jerkwater town, one-horse town. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.