How many points is PAYBACK worth in Scrabble?

PAYBACK is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PAYBACK?

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

Can you add a letter to PAYBACK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PAYBACK

20 pts

PAYBACK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. PAYBACK means "a return on an investment equal to the original capital outlay".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a return on an investment equal to the original capital outlay

Share PAYBACK

Check the Scrabble meaning of PAYBACK. It scores 20 points.

Back hooks

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

PAYBACKS21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

PAYBACKS21 pts

Letter Values

= 20

PAYBACK Scrabble FAQ

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