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BACKYARDS

9 letters · 2 syllables · noun

B 3/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
Y 4/3
A 1/1
R 1/1
D 2/2
S 1/1

Definition of BACKYARDS

noun

A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.

noun

A person's neighborhood, or an area nearby to a person's usual residence or place of work and where the person is likely to go.

noun

An area nearby to a country or other jurisdiction's legal boundaries, particularly an area in which the country feels it has an interest.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
21
points
WWF
22
points

Is BACKYARDS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 21 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 21 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

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

Letter Values for BACKYARDS

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

Letter backyards Total
Scrabble 313541121 21
WWF 414531121 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BACKYARDS

100 words from the letters in BACKYARDS

How to Use BACKYARDS in Word Games

BACKYARDS is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BACKYARDS

What does BACKYARDS mean?
BACKYARDS is a noun. A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.
Is BACKYARDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BACKYARDS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BACKYARDS worth in Scrabble?
BACKYARDS is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BACKYARDS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BACKYARDS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.