BACKSLIDE
18
Definition
verb
- (intransitive) To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state."He felt better for a little while, before his condition started to backslide."
- (transitive) To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments."Rich countries are backsliding on their commitment to agree to new WTO measures to help people in poor countries gain access to affordable medicines."
- (Christianity) To revert back into a life of sin after being saved.
noun
- (dance) A dance move in which the feet are alternately slid back and the heels lifted, giving the illusion of walking forwards while actually moving backwards.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 21 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 'BACKSLIDE'?
The word BACKSLIDE is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
C3
K5
S1
L1
I1
D2
E1
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BACKSLIDE'?
The word BACKSLIDE is worth 21 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
C4
K5
S1
L2
I1
D2
E1
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.