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Is PULLBACK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PULLBACK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PULLBACK mean?

  1. noun

    a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back

    “the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks”

  2. noun

    (military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops)

    “the pullback is expected to be over 25,000 troops”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

8

Letters

P (3) + U (1) + L (1) + L (1) + B (3) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 18 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 PULLBACK

Single letters that turn PULLBACK 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 PULLBACK

The 59 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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