Dictionary
Backyard
b 3a 1c 3k 5y 4a 1r 1d 2
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does backyard mean?
noun
the grounds in back of a house
Is BACKYARD 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 BACKYARD worth?
Scrabble
20 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
22 ptsNYT Crossplay
22 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BACKYARD
Hooks for BACKYARD
Add one letter to the front or back of BACKYARD to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like BACKYARD
Common words that share the ending -YARD, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -YARDBackyard: quick answers
Is BACKYARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BACKYARD is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 20 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BACKYARD worth?
BACKYARD scores 20 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends, 22 in Wordfeud and 22 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does backyard mean?
As a noun, backyard means “the grounds in back of a house”.
What words can you make with the letters in BACKYARD?
You can make 96 shorter words from BACKYARD, such as BACKRA, BARKY, BRAKY, YACKA. See the full list.