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Backcrossing
b 3a 1c 3k 5c 3r 1o 1s 1s 1i 1n 1g 2
About 3 syllables
verb · 12 letters · Uncommon · present participle of backcross
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does backcrossing mean?
verb
mate a hybrid of the first generation with one of its parents
Definitions shown for backcross, the base form of backcrossing.
Is BACKCROSSING 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 BACKCROSSING worth?
Scrabble
23 ptsWords With Friends
28 ptsWordfeud
27 ptsNYT Crossplay
27 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BACKCROSSING
Best shorter words top 30 of 1059
abricocks 19backcross 19abricock 18crackings 18backings 17cracking 17crocking 17backing 16bocking 16cocking 16croakings 16arckings 15barocks 15brokings 15carsick 15cassock 15cossack 15croaking 15kincobs 15rackings 15rockings 15sackings 15arcking 14ascorbic 14bakings 14barking 14barock 14basking 14boaking 14borking 14
See all 1059 words made from BACKCROSSING Words that end like BACKCROSSING
Common words that share the ending -OSSING, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -OSSINGBackcrossing: quick answers
Is BACKCROSSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BACKCROSSING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 23 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BACKCROSSING worth?
BACKCROSSING scores 23 points in Scrabble, 28 in Words With Friends, 27 in Wordfeud and 27 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does backcrossing mean?
backcrossing is the present participle of backcross, which means “mate a hybrid of the first generation with one of its parents”.
What words can you make with the letters in BACKCROSSING?
You can make 1059 shorter words from BACKCROSSING, such as ABRICOCKS, BACKCROSS, ABRICOCK, CRACKINGS. See the full list.