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Backhands
b 3a 1c 3k 5h 4a 1n 1d 2s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · 9 letters · Common · plural and third-person singular form of backhand
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does backhands mean?
noun
a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
Synonymsbackhand strokebackhand shot
verb
hit a tennis ball backhand
Definitions shown for backhand, the base form of backhands.
Is BACKHANDS 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 BACKHANDS worth?
Scrabble
21 ptsWords With Friends
23 ptsWordfeud
23 ptsNYT Crossplay
22 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BACKHANDS
Best shorter words top 30 of 176
backhand 20achkans 16achkan 15chanks 15dhansak 15kasbah 15khandas 15sabkha 15chank 14hacks 14kacha 14khanda 14shack 14aback 13bachas 13backs 13casbah 13dhaks 13hack 13ankhs 12bacha 12bachs 12back 12banaks 12bandhs 12dachas 12dacks 12dhak 12hakas 12hanks 12
See all 176 words made from BACKHANDS Words that end like BACKHANDS
Common words that share the ending -ANDS, 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 -ANDS Backhands: quick answers
Is BACKHANDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BACKHANDS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 21 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BACKHANDS worth?
BACKHANDS scores 21 points in Scrabble, 23 in Words With Friends, 23 in Wordfeud and 22 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does backhands mean?
backhands is the plural and third-person singular form of backhand, which means “a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in BACKHANDS?
You can make 176 shorter words from BACKHANDS, such as BACKHAND, ACHKANS, ACHKAN, CHANKS. See the full list.