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SETBACK

7 letters · 2 syllables

S 1/1
E 1/1
T 1/1
B 3/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5

Definition of SETBACK

SETBACK is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 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
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is SETBACK a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SETBACK earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.

Letter Values for SETBACK

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

Letter setback Total
Scrabble 1113135 15
WWF 1114145 17

Anagrams of SETBACK

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SETBACK

100 words from the letters in SETBACK

How to Use SETBACK in Word Games

SETBACK is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SETBACK uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SETBACK to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SETBACK

What does SETBACK mean?
SETBACK is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is SETBACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SETBACK is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SETBACK worth in Scrabble?
SETBACK is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SETBACK?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SETBACK. 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 SETBACK?
The anagrams of SETBACK (words using the exact same letters) are: BACKETS, BACKSET. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.