Dictionary
Backhoe
b 3a 1c 3k 5h 4o 1e 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does backhoe mean?
noun
an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth
Is BACKHOE 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 BACKHOE worth?
Scrabble
18 ptsWords With Friends
19 ptsWordfeud
20 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BACKHOE
Hooks for BACKHOE
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Backhoe: quick answers
Is BACKHOE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BACKHOE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 18 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BACKHOE worth?
BACKHOE scores 18 points in Scrabble, 19 in Words With Friends, 20 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does backhoe mean?
As a noun, backhoe means “an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth”.
What words can you make with the letters in BACKHOE?
You can make 83 shorter words from BACKHOE, such as BEKAH, CHEKA, CHOKE, HACEK. See the full list.