01 Word definition

backwash

8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants

Is BACKWASH a word?

Yes. BACKWASH is a 8-letter noun. the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BACKWASH?

B-A-C-K-W-A-S-H

BACKWASH contains 8 letters, begins with B, and ends with H.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller

2noun

  1. the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

    the aftermath of war
Synonyms
slipstreamairstreamracewashaftermathwake
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score22points
Words With Friends23points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BACKWASH spelled?

B1A2C3K4W5A6S7H8
Starts withBACFirst 3 letters
Ends withASHLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats A
Vowel balance2 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About BACKWASH.

How do you spell BACKWASH?

BACKWASH is spelled B-A-C-K-W-A-S-H. It contains 8 letters.