Dictionary
Backbend
b 3a 1c 3k 5b 3e 1n 1d 2
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does backbend mean?
noun
an acrobatic feat in which the trunk is bent backward from a standing position until the hands touch the floor
Is BACKBEND 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) | No |
How many points is BACKBEND worth?
Scrabble
19 ptsWords With Friends
23 ptsWordfeud
22 ptsNYT Crossplay
22 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BACKBEND
Hooks for BACKBEND
Add one letter to the front or back of BACKBEND to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like BACKBEND
Common words that share the ending -END, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
suspendweekendattenddependextendintendcontenddescendpretendappendascenddefendimpendlegendoffendamendbookendcommenddistendgodsendportendtranscendexpendupend
All words ending in -END Backbend: quick answers
Is BACKBEND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BACKBEND is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 19 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BACKBEND worth?
BACKBEND scores 19 points in Scrabble, 23 in Words With Friends, 22 in Wordfeud and 22 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does backbend mean?
As a noun, backbend means “an acrobatic feat in which the trunk is bent backward from a standing position until the hands touch the floor”.
What words can you make with the letters in BACKBEND?
You can make 96 shorter words from BACKBEND, such as BACKED, BANKED, CABBED, KEBAB. See the full list.