01 Word definition

backward

8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants

Is BACKWARD a word?

Yes. BACKWARD is a 8-letter adjective. directed or facing toward the back or rear Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BACKWARD?

B-A-C-K-W-A-R-D

BACKWARD contains 8 letters, begins with B, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. directed or facing toward the back or rear

    a backward view

2adjective

  1. (used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature

    a backward lover
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score20points
Words With Friends22points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BACKWARD spelled?

B1A2C3K4W5A6R7D8
Starts withBACFirst 3 letters
Ends withARDLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats A
Vowel balance2 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 20 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About BACKWARD.

How do you spell BACKWARD?

BACKWARD is spelled B-A-C-K-W-A-R-D. It contains 8 letters.