Dictionary
Aback
a 1b 3a 1c 3k 5
About 2 syllables
adverb · 5 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does aback mean?
adverb
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
“the ship came up into the wind with all yards aback”
by surprise
“taken aback by the caustic remarks”
Is ABACK a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | Yes |
ABACK is also on the original list of Wordle answers.
How many points is ABACK worth?
Scrabble
13 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
15 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in ABACK
Words that end like ABACK
Common words that share the ending -ACK, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ACK Aback: quick answers
Is ABACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ABACK is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 13 points before board bonuses.
How many points is ABACK worth?
ABACK scores 13 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does aback mean?
As an adverb, aback means “having the wind against the forward side of the sails”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in ABACK?
You can make 14 shorter words from ABACK, such as BACK, KAB, ABAC, CABA. See the full list.