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Backscattering
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About 4 syllables
verb · 14 letters · Rare · present participle of backscatter
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does backscattering mean?
verb
scatter (radiation) by the atoms of the medium through which it passes
Definitions shown for backscatter, the base form of backscattering.
Is BACKSCATTERING 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 BACKSCATTERING worth?
Scrabble
25 ptsWords With Friends
30 ptsWordfeud
29 ptsNYT Crossplay
29 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BACKSCATTERING
Best shorter words top 30 of 2656
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Words that end like BACKSCATTERING
Common words that share the ending -ERING, 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 -ERING Backscattering: quick answers
Is BACKSCATTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BACKSCATTERING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 25 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BACKSCATTERING worth?
BACKSCATTERING scores 25 points in Scrabble, 30 in Words With Friends, 29 in Wordfeud and 29 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does backscattering mean?
backscattering is the present participle of backscatter, which means “scatter (radiation) by the atoms of the medium through which it passes”.
What words can you make with the letters in BACKSCATTERING?
You can make 2656 shorter words from BACKSCATTERING, such as BACKSCATTER, BACKSTARTING, BRACKETINGS, BRACKETING. See the full list.