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SETBACKS

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of SETBACKS

noun

An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)

"After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way."

noun

The required distance between a structure and a road.

noun

A step-like recession in a wall.

"Setbacks were initially used for structural reasons, but now are often mandated by land use codes."

Examples of SETBACKS in a Sentence

  • "After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way."
  • "Setbacks were initially used for structural reasons, but now are often mandated by land use codes."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is SETBACKS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: SETBACKS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SETBACKS

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

Letter setbacks Total
Scrabble 11131351 16
WWF 11141451 18

Anagrams of SETBACKS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

backsets 16/18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SETBACKS

100 words from the letters in SETBACKS

8-letter words

backsets 16/18 USUKWWF

7-letter words

backets 15/17 UK backset 15/17 USUKWWF setback 15/17 USUKWWF baskets 13/14 USUKWWF caskets 13/14 USUKWWF

6-letter words

backet 14/16 UK basket 12/13 USUKWWF casket 12/13 USUKWWF stacks 12/13 USUKWWF bcasse 10/12 UK skates 10/10 USUKWWF stakes 10/10 USUKWWF steaks 10/10 USUKWWF basest 8/9 USUKWWF basset 8/9 USUKWWF bastes 8/9 USUKWWF beasts 8/9 USUKWWF esbats 8/9 UK castes 8/9 USUKWWF cestas 8/9 USUKWWF

5-letter words

backs 13/15 USUKWWF becks 13/15 USUKWWF bakes 11/12 USUKWWF beaks 11/12 USUKWWF cakes 11/12 USUKWWF basks 11/12 USUKWWF casks 11/12 USUKWWF sacks 11/12 USUKWWF stack 11/12 USUKWWF tacks 11/12 USUKWWF scabs 9/11 USUKWWF sakes 9/9 USUKWWF ketas 9/9 UK skate 9/9 USUKWWF stake 9/9 USUKWWF steak 9/9 USUKWWF takes 9/9 USUKWWF teaks 9/9 USUKWWF skats 9/9 USUKWWF tasks 9/9 USUKWWF bases 7/8 USUKWWF basse 7/8 UK sabes 7/8 USUKWWF cases 7/8 USUKWWF abets 7/8 USUKWWF baste 7/8 USUKWWF bates 7/8 USUKWWF beast 7/8 USUKWWF beats 7/8 USUKWWF besat 7/8 UK betas 7/8 USUKWWF esbat 7/8 UK tabes 7/8 USUKWWF caste 7/8 USUKWWF cates 7/8 USUKWWF cesta 7/8 USUKWWF sceat 7/8 UK taces 7/8 USUKWWF basts 7/8 USUKWWF stabs 7/8 USUKWWF casts 7/8 USUKWWF scats 7/8 USUKWWF bests 7/8 USUKWWF sects 7/8 USUKWWF asset 5/5 USUKWWF easts 5/5 USUKWWF sates 5/5 USUKWWF seats 5/5 USUKWWF tasse 5/5 USUKWWF

4-letter words

back 12/14 USUKWWF beck 12/14 USUKWWF bake 10/11 USUKWWF beak 10/11 USUKWWF cake 10/11 USUKWWF bask 10/11 USUKWWF kabs 10/11 USUKWWF cask 10/11 USUKWWF sack 10/11 USUKWWF tack 10/11 USUKWWF cabs 8/10 USUKWWF scab 8/10 USUKWWF akes 8/8 UK kaes 8/8 USUKWWF keas 8/8 USUKWWF sake 8/8 USUKWWF asks 8/8 USUKWWF skas 8/8 USUKWWF keta 8/8 UK take 8/8 USUKWWF teak 8/8 USUKWWF kats 8/8 USUKWWF skat 8/8 USUKWWF task 8/8 USUKWWF kets 8/8 UK tsks 8/8 USUKWWF base 6/7 USUKWWF sabe 6/7 USUKWWF aces 6/7 USUKWWF aesc 6/7 UK

How to Use SETBACKS in Word Games

SETBACKS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SETBACKS

What does SETBACKS mean?
SETBACKS is a noun. An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)
Is SETBACKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SETBACKS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SETBACKS worth in Scrabble?
SETBACKS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SETBACKS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SETBACKS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SETBACKS?
The anagrams of SETBACKS (words using the exact same letters) are: BACKSETS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.