TAILBACK
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈteɪlˌbæk//
noun
- (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A line of motor vehicles causing or the result of traffic congestion or a traffic jam."The idea of a British warship supposedly menacing Spain is ludicrous. Is it meant to bomb Cadiz? Will its guns lift a rush-hour tailback in a colony that most Britons regard as awash with tax dodgers, drug dealers and right-wing whingers? The Gibraltarians have rights, but why British taxpayers should send warships to enforce them, even if just "on exercise", is a mystery."
- (American football) A running back or halfback who lines up furthest to the rear in an I formation.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 19 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 'TAILBACK'?
The word TAILBACK is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
T1
A1
I1
L1
B3
A1
C3
K5
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TAILBACK'?
The word TAILBACK is worth 19 points in Words With Friends.
T1
A1
I1
L2
B4
A1
C4
K5
Total: 19 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.