BACKLIGHT
21
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbæk.laɪt//
noun
- (uncountable) Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention."The backlight from the sunset cast the pier and the crowd in silhouette."
- (uncountable) Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention.
- (uncountable) Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention."If I do use backlight, it's not to separate the subject from the background; I use it to set a psychological mood, or to create a look."
- (uncountable) Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention.
verb
- (transitive) To illuminate something from behind."It offers few subtleties, but those can be effective, as when the chorus is backlighted in the rear of the auditorium to produce an ominous play of shadows onstage."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 21 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 24 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 'BACKLIGHT'?
The word BACKLIGHT is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
C3
K5
L1
I1
G2
H4
T1
Total: 21 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BACKLIGHT'?
The word BACKLIGHT is worth 24 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
C4
K5
L2
I1
G3
H3
T1
Total: 24 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.