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BACK

/bæk/

4-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points

B 3
A 1
C 3
K 5

Meaning of BACK

noun
  1. The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
    "Could you please scratch my back?"
  2. That which is farthest away from the front.
    "He sat in the back of the room."
verb
  1. To go in the reverse direction.
    "the train backed into the station;  the horse refuses to back"
  2. To support.
    "I back you all the way;  which horse are you backing in this race?"
adjective
  1. Near the rear.
    "Go in the back door of the house."
  2. Not current.
    "I’d like to find a back issue of that magazine."
adverb
  1. To or in a previous condition or place.
    "He gave back the money.   He needs his money back.   He was on vacation, but now he’s back.   The office fell into chaos when you left, but now order is back."
  2. Away from the front or from an edge.
    "Sit all the way back in your chair."
noun
  1. A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.
  2. A ferryboat.
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About the word BACK

Is "BACK" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BACK" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BACK" worth?

In Scrabble, "BACK" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.

What does "BACK" mean?

The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.

Does "BACK" have any anagrams?

No, "BACK" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.