Dictionary
Backsaw
b 3a 1c 3k 5s 1a 1w 4
About 2 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does backsaw mean?
noun
a handsaw that is stiffened by metal reinforcement along the upper edge
Synonymsback saw
Is BACKSAW 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 BACKSAW worth?
Scrabble
18 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
20 ptsNYT Crossplay
21 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BACKSAW
Hooks for BACKSAW
Add one letter to the front or back of BACKSAW to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like BACKSAW
Common words that share the ending -ACKSAW, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ACKSAWBacksaw: quick answers
Is BACKSAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BACKSAW 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 BACKSAW worth?
BACKSAW scores 18 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 20 in Wordfeud and 21 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does backsaw mean?
As a noun, backsaw means “a handsaw that is stiffened by metal reinforcement along the upper edge”.
What words can you make with the letters in BACKSAW?
You can make 64 shorter words from BACKSAW, such as CAWKS, SWACK, WACKS, ABACK. See the full list.