BACKWASH
22
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbæk.wɒʃ//
noun
- (nautical) A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc."I looked back to a ferry passing the Statue of Liberty now, its backwash a curving line upon the bay."
- (economics) The situation where economic growth in one area harms other areas by attracting people and business away from those areas.
- (education) washback
verb
- (transitive) To affect with backwash.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 22 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 'BACKWASH'?
The word BACKWASH is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
C3
K5
W4
A1
S1
H4
Total: 22 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BACKWASH'?
The word BACKWASH is worth 23 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
C4
K5
W4
A1
S1
H3
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.