Backslash

/ˈbækˌslæʃ/

Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:22 pts9 letters

Definition of Backslash

noun

The punctuation mark \.
Used erroneously in reference to, or in reading out, the ordinary slash, that is, the punctuation mark /.

verb

To escape (a metacharacter) by prepending a backslash that serves as an escape character, thereby forming an escape sequence.

Anagrams of Backslash

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

+1 Letter Anagrams

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

Related Word Patterns

BA...Words starting with "ba"...SHWords ending with "sh"All 9-letter words Unscramble "backslash"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

reverse solidus slosh whack

ANTONYMS

Letter Values

b3

a1

c3

k5

s1

l1

a1

s1

h4

Total: 20 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "backslash"All 9-Letter Words Words Starting With "B"

Rhymes With Backslash

abash ablush abolish accomplish actorish admonish afresh aguish airbrush amateurish ambush angelfish

Related 9-Letter Words

baaskaaps baasskaps babbitted babbittry babblings babirusas babirussa baboonery baboonish babushkas babydolls babyhoods babyishly babyproof baccarats

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 "Backslash"

Backslash is a 9-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Backslash" in Word Games

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