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Is BACKPEDAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BACKPEDAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BACKPEDAL mean?

  1. verb

    pedal backwards on a bicycle

  2. verb

    step backwards, in boxing

  3. verb

    modify one's opinion, make it less strong

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

9

Letters

B (3) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) + P (3) + E (1) + D (2) + A (1) + L (1) = 20 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for BACKPEDAL

Single letters that turn BACKPEDAL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from BACKPEDAL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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