How many points is BACKHOE worth in Scrabble?

BACKHOE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKHOE?

BACKHOE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKHOED, BACKHOES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

BACKHOE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. BACKHOE means "to use a certain type of excavating machine".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to use a certain type of excavating machine

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKHOE. It scores 18 points.

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

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

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Is BACKHOE a Scrabble word?: BACKHOE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
How many points is BACKHOE worth in Scrabble?: BACKHOE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKHOE?: BACKHOE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKHOE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKHOED, BACKHOES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.