1noun
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
01 Word definition
setback
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is SETBACK a word?
Yes. SETBACK is a 7-letter noun. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-E-T-B-A-C-KHow do you spell SETBACK?
SETBACK contains 7 letters, begins with S, and ends with K.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗reversereversalblowblack eye
02 Letter breakdown
How is SETBACK spelled?
S1E2T3B4A5C6K7
03 Word-game status
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UnscramblerHQ dictionary
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 15 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 SETBACK.
How do you spell SETBACK?
SETBACK is spelled S-E-T-B-A-C-K. It contains 7 letters.