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BACKWATERS

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of BACKWATERS

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 BACKWATERS

Words with similar meaning

Podunk jerkwater town one-horse town

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
21
points
WWF
23
points

Is BACKWATERS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 21 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 21 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

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

Letter Values for BACKWATERS

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

Letter backwaters Total
Scrabble 3135411111 21
WWF 4145411111 23

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKWATERS

100 words from the letters in BACKWATERS

9-letter words

backwater 20/22 USUKWWF swartback 20/22 UK

8-letter words

wetbacks 19/21 USUKWWF backseat 16/18 USUKWWF seatback 16/18 UK backrest 16/18 USUKWWF brackets 16/18 USUKWWF abreacts 12/14 USUKWWF bearcats 12/14 USUKWWF cabarets 12/14 USUKWWF cabresta 12/14 USUKWWF

7-letter words

backsaw 18/20 USUKWWF wetback 18/20 USUKWWF cawkers 16/17 UK wackers 16/17 UK wackest 16/17 UK backare 15/17 UK backras 15/17 UK backers 15/17 USUKWWF rebacks 15/17 UK bracket 15/17 USUKWWF backets 15/17 UK backset 15/17 USUKWWF setback 15/17 USUKWWF webcast 14/16 UK arabesk 13/14 USUKWWF atabeks 13/14 UK taskbar 13/14 UK rackets 13/14 USUKWWF restack 13/14 USUKWWF retacks 13/14 USUKWWF stacker 13/14 USUKWWF tackers 13/14 USUKWWF brawest 12/13 USUKWWF wabster 12/13 UK abreact 11/13 USUKWWF bearcat 11/13 USUKWWF cabaret 11/13 USUKWWF karates 11/11 USUKWWF awarest 10/10 UK abaters 9/10 USUKWWF abreast 9/10 USUKWWF acaters 9/10 UK carates 9/10 USUKWWF

6-letter words

awrack 15/16 UK cawker 15/16 UK wacker 15/16 UK wackes 15/16 USUKWWF wracks 15/16 USUKWWF wrecks 15/16 USUKWWF backra 14/16 UK backer 14/16 USUKWWF reback 14/16 UK bracks 14/16 UK backet 14/16 UK awakes 13/13 USUKWWF wakers 13/13 USUKWWF wreaks 13/13 USUKWWF tweaks 13/13 USUKWWF twerks 13/13 UK bakras 12/13 UK kabars 12/13 USUKWWF cakras 12/13 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 atabek 12/13 UK racket 12/13 USUKWWF retack 12/13 USUKWWF tacker 12/13 USUKWWF basket 12/13 USUKWWF casket 12/13 USUKWWF strack 12/13 UK tracks 12/13 USUKWWF trecks 12/13 UK barcas 10/12 UK scarab 10/12 USUKWWF braces 10/12 USUKWWF cabers 10/12 USUKWWF keasar 10/10 UK karate 10/10 USUKWWF bracts 10/12 USUKWWF karats 10/10 USUKWWF skater 10/10 USUKWWF strake 10/10 USUKWWF streak 10/10 USUKWWF takers 10/10 USUKWWF tasker 10/10 UK rawest 9/9 USUKWWF tawers 9/9 USUKWWF waster 9/9 USUKWWF waters 9/9 USUKWWF abaser 8/9 USUKWWF abears 8/9 UK

How to Use BACKWATERS in Word Games

BACKWATERS is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BACKWATERS

What does BACKWATERS mean?
BACKWATERS is a noun. The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
Is BACKWATERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKWATERS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKWATERS worth in Scrabble?
BACKWATERS is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKWATERS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BACKWATERS. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BACKWATERS?
Synonyms of BACKWATERS include: Podunk, jerkwater town, one-horse town. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.