Backstay

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:20 pts8 letters

Definition of Backstay

noun

A part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from masthead the top of the mast to the back of the ship; they support the strain on all upper masts and provide additional support to the shrouds when the wind is abaft the beam.

Anagrams of Backstay

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "backstay":

5-LETTER WORDS

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4-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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Rhyming Words

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