How many points is BACKLINER worth in Scrabble?

BACKLINER is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKLINER?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

17 pts

BACKLINER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. BACKLINER means "a defenceman".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a defenceman

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

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

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

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