Dictionary
Backups
About 2 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Less common · plural of backup
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does backups mean?
noun
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
“a traffic backup on the main street”
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
“the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes”
Synonymssubstitutereliefrelieverbackup man
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
Synonymsaccompanimentmusical accompanimentsupport
(computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
“he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased”
Synonymscomputer backup
the act of providing approval and support
“his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives”
Synonymsbackingchampionshippatronage
Definitions shown for backup, the base form of backups.
Is BACKUPS 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 BACKUPS worth?
Scrabble
17 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
21 ptsNYT Crossplay
20 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BACKUPS
Words that end like BACKUPS
Common words that share the ending -UPS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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