BACKFILL
19
Definition
verb
- (archaeology) To refill an excavation unit to restore the former ground surface and/or to preserve the unit and make it recognizable as having been excavated."We backfilled the cistern with pea gravel to discourage its use as a refuse container."
- (US) To provide reserve support.
- (US) To replenish or restock due to attrition or loss."The company backfilled Joe's position after he was terminated."
- (gaming) To enter an online game that's already in progress, replacing a player who left early.
noun
- (US) Reserve support personnel.
- (US) That which backfills; a replacement.
- (literature) Material in a story set earlier in the past, providing history or context for the current action.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 19 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 23 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BACKFILL'?
The word BACKFILL is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
C3
K5
F4
I1
L1
L1
Total: 19 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BACKFILL'?
The word BACKFILL is worth 23 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
C4
K5
F4
I1
L2
L2
Total: 23 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.