How many points is BACKFILL worth in Scrabble?

BACKFILL is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACKFILL?

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

Can you add a letter to BACKFILL?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKFILLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BACKFILL

19 pts

BACKFILL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. BACKFILL means "refill an excavated trench, esp (in archaeology) at the end of an investigation".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

refill an excavated trench, esp (in archaeology) at the end of an investigation

Share BACKFILL

Check the Scrabble meaning of BACKFILL. It scores 19 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after BACKFILL. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

BACKFILLS20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 19

BACKFILL Scrabble FAQ

Is BACKFILL a Scrabble word?: BACKFILL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
How many points is BACKFILL worth in Scrabble?: BACKFILL is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACKFILL?: BACKFILL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACKFILL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BACKFILLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.