Backups
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:21 pts7 letters
Definition of Backups
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."
Anagrams of Backups
No exact anagrams found for "backups". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
b3
a1
c3
k5
u1
p3
s1
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Backups
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 "Backups"
Backups is a 7-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Backups" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "backups" is a high-scoring word.