Backlog

/ˈbæk.lɒɡ/

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:20 pts7 letters
Definition of Backlog

noun

  1. A large log to burn at the back of a fire.
  2. A reserve source or supply.
  3. An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders or unfinished work.

    "He went to work on Saturday to try to work through the backlog of papers on his desk."

  4. A log containing text previously read, as in text-based video games or chat rooms.

verb

  1. To acquire something as a backlog, or to become a backlog
Anagrams of Backlog

No exact anagrams found for "backlog". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "backlog" and rearranging:

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 "Backlog"

Backlog is a 7-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Backlog" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "backlog" is a high-scoring word.