Backbone
/ˈbækˌbəʊn/
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:22 pts8 letters
Definition of Backbone
noun
- The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
- Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.
"Before automobiles, railroads were a backbone of commerce."
- Courage, fortitude, or strength.
"He would make a good manager, if he had a little more backbone."
Anagrams of Backbone
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
b3
a1
c3
k5
b3
o1
n1
e1
Total: 18 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Backbone
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Backbone"
Backbone is a 8-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Backbone" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "backbone" is a high-scoring word.