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Is PIGGYBACK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PIGGYBACK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 24 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PIGGYBACK mean?

  1. noun

    the act of carrying something piggyback

  2. verb

    ride on someone's shoulders or back

  3. verb

    haul truck trailers loaded with commodities on railroad cars

  4. verb

    haul by railroad car

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

24

Scrabble

28

Words With Friends

9

Letters

P (3) + I (1) + G (2) + G (2) + Y (4) + B (3) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 24 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 PIGGYBACK

Single letters that turn PIGGYBACK 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 PIGGYBACK

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