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Is BACKSWIMMER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BACKSWIMMER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 26 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BACKSWIMMER mean?

  1. noun

    predaceous aquatic insect that swims on its back and may inflict painful bites

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

26

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

11

Letters

B (3) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) + S (1) + W (4) + I (1) + M (3) + M (3) + E (1) + R (1) = 26 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

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

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 BACKSWIMMER

Single letters that turn BACKSWIMMER 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 BACKSWIMMER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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