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BACKFILL

19 pts

BACKFILL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points. BACKFILL means "to refill".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to refill

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Add one letter after BACKFILL. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BACKFILL, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

B3
A1
C3
K5
F4
I1
L1
L1
= 19

BACKFILL Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKFILL a Scrabble word?
BACKFILL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points.
How many points is BACKFILL worth in Scrabble?
BACKFILL is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKFILL?
BACKFILL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKFILL?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKFILLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.