BACKFLIP
21
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbæk.flɪp//
noun
- (gymnastics) An act of rotating one's body 360 degrees in the backward direction."The gymnast performed a backflip on a trampoline."
- (by extension) A total reversal in policy or opinion; a volte-face, a U-turn."PM predicts water recycling backflips."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 21 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- No
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BACKFLIP'?
The word BACKFLIP is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
C3
K5
F4
L1
I1
P3
Total: 21 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.