Is TIEBACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TIEBACK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TIEBACK mean?
- 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”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
7
Letters
T (1) + I (1) + E (1) + B (3) + A (1) + C (3) + K (5) = 15 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 TIEBACK
Single letters that turn TIEBACK 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 TIEBACK
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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