1noun
a central cohesive source of support and stability
“faith is his anchor”
01 Word definition
backbone
8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants
Is BACKBONE a word?
Yes. BACKBONE is a 8-letter noun. a central cohesive source of support and stability Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
B-A-C-K-B-O-N-EHow do you spell BACKBONE?
BACKBONE contains 8 letters, begins with B, and ends with E.
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2noun
fortitude and determination
“he didn't have the guts to try it”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗anchormainstaykeystonelinchpinlynchpingritgutsmoxiesandgumption
02 Letter breakdown
How is BACKBONE spelled?
B1A2C3K4B5O6N7E8
03 Word-game status
Can you play BACKBONE?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 18 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About BACKBONE.
How do you spell BACKBONE?
BACKBONE is spelled B-A-C-K-B-O-N-E. It contains 8 letters.