Dictionary
Backstay
b 3a 1c 3k 5s 1t 1a 1y 4
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does backstay mean?
noun
a stay that supports the back of something
Is BACKSTAY 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 BACKSTAY worth?
Scrabble
19 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
21 ptsNYT Crossplay
21 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BACKSTAY
Hooks for BACKSTAY
Add one letter to the front or back of BACKSTAY to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Backstay: quick answers
Is BACKSTAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BACKSTAY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 19 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BACKSTAY worth?
BACKSTAY scores 19 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 21 in Wordfeud and 21 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does backstay mean?
As a noun, backstay means “a stay that supports the back of something”.
What words can you make with the letters in BACKSTAY?
You can make 110 shorter words from BACKSTAY, such as YACKAS, CASKY, TACKY, YACKA. See the full list.