Fallback
/ˈfɔːl.bæk/
Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:23 pts8 letters
Definition of Fallback
noun
- An act of falling back.
- A backup plan or contingency strategy; an alternative which can be used if something goes wrong with the main plan; a recourse.
"As a fallback, I suppose we can use typewriters if the word processing system fails."
- A reduction in bitumen softening point, sometimes called refluxing or overheating in a relatively closed container.
- Pulverised material that falls back to earth after a nuclear explosion; fallout.
Anagrams of Fallback
No exact anagrams found for "fallback". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
f4
a1
l1
l1
b3
a1
c3
k5
Total: 19 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Fallback
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 "Fallback"
Fallback is a 8-letter word that scores 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Fallback" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "fallback" is a high-scoring word.