How many points is BACKSTOP worth in Scrabble?

BACKSTOP is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKSTOP?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

BACKSTOP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. BACKSTOP means "to bolster".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to bolster

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

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

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

= 18

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