How many points is BACKLAND worth in Scrabble?

BACKLAND is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKLAND?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

17 pts

BACKLAND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. BACKLAND means "a region remote from cities".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a region remote from cities

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKLAND. It scores 17 points.

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

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

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Is BACKLAND a Scrabble word?: BACKLAND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
How many points is BACKLAND worth in Scrabble?: BACKLAND is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKLAND?: BACKLAND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKLAND?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKLANDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.