Backup
/ˈbækˌʌp/
noun
- A reserve or substitute.
"If the goalkeeper is injured, we have a backup."
- A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged.
"After the power failure, we had to restore the database from backup."
- An accumulation of material caused by a (partial) obstruction or (complete) blockage of the flow or movement of the material, or an accumulation of material that causes an overflow due to the flow being greater than the maximum possible flow.
"The accident caused a mile-long backup on the highway."
- (law enforcement) reinforcements
"He's got a gun! You'd better send for backup."
adjective
- Standby, reserve or extra.
"I am only a backup player."
- That is intended as a backup.
"Make a backup copy of that file."
- Supporting, reinforcing; of or related to accompaniment
No exact anagrams found for "backup". This word has a unique letter combination.
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
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 "Backup"
Backup is a 6-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Backup" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "backup" is a high-scoring word.