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Is DRAWBACK a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DRAWBACK mean?

  1. noun

    the quality of being a hindrance

    “he pointed out all the drawbacks to my plan”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
22
Letters
8

D (2) + R (1) + A (1) + W (4) + B (3) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 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 DRAWBACK

Single letters that turn DRAWBACK 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

Anagrams of DRAWBACK

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DRAWBACK

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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