Dictionary
Halfback
h 4a 1l 1f 4b 3a 1c 3k 5
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does halfback mean?
noun
(football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position
(American football) an offensive back usually positioned behind the quarterback and to the side of the fullback
Is HALFBACK 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 HALFBACK worth?
Scrabble
22 ptsWords With Friends
24 ptsWordfeud
24 ptsNYT Crossplay
24 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HALFBACK
Hooks for HALFBACK
Add one letter to the front or back of HALFBACK to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like HALFBACK
Common words that share the ending -ACK, 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 -ACK Halfback: quick answers
Is HALFBACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HALFBACK is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 22 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HALFBACK worth?
HALFBACK scores 22 points in Scrabble, 24 in Words With Friends, 24 in Wordfeud and 24 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does halfback mean?
As a noun, halfback means “(football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in HALFBACK?
You can make 66 shorter words from HALFBACK, such as CHALK, FLACK, KACHA, KHAF. See the full list.