Backward
/ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:22 pts8 letters
Definition of Backward
adjective
- (of motion) In the direction towards the back.
"They left without a backward glance."
- (of motion) In the direction reverse of normal.
"The occasional backward movement of planets is evidence they revolve around the sun."
- Reluctant or unable to advance.
- Of a culture: undeveloped or unsophisticated.
- Outdated.
Anagrams of Backward
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
b3
a1
c3
k5
w4
a1
r1
d2
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Backward
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 "Backward"
Backward is a 8-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "backward" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Backward" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "backward" is a high-scoring word.