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PAYBACK

7 letters · 2 syllables

P 3/4
A 1/1
Y 4/3
B 3/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5

Definition of PAYBACK

PAYBACK is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
22
points

Is PAYBACK a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PAYBACK earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 70 points total.

Letter Values for PAYBACK

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

Letter payback Total
Scrabble 3143135 20
WWF 4134145 22

Anagrams of PAYBACK

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use PAYBACK in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since PAYBACK uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 70 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PAYBACK to find 38 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PAYBACK

What does PAYBACK mean?
PAYBACK is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is PAYBACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PAYBACK is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PAYBACK worth in Scrabble?
PAYBACK is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PAYBACK?
You can make 38 words from the letters in PAYBACK. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of PAYBACK?
The anagrams of PAYBACK (words using the exact same letters) are: BACKPAY. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.