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BACKPEDAL

20 pts

BACKPEDAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. BACKPEDAL means "to reverse a previously stated opinion".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to reverse a previously stated opinion

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

B3
A1
C3
K5
P3
E1
D2
A1
L1
= 20

BACKPEDAL Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKPEDAL a Scrabble word?
BACKPEDAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
How many points is BACKPEDAL worth in Scrabble?
BACKPEDAL is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKPEDAL?
BACKPEDAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKPEDAL?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKPEDALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.