BACKPEDALING — Scrabble Check: BACKPEDALING

Valid: ✓ Yes Score: 24 pts 12 letters
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A1
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P3
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I1
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BACKPEDALING scores 24 points (base, without multipliers).

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Points
verb
1
To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
2
To step backwards.
The player had to backpedal before catching the ball.
3
To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
Though initially adopting a hard-line stance, the politician soon started to backpedal.
Synonyms
climb down
noun
1
The act of distancing oneself from a previously supported idea, action, behaviour, etc.; a U-turn or flip-flop.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BACKPEDALING allowed in Scrabble?
Yes, BACKPEDALING is a legal Scrabble word.
How many points is BACKPEDALING worth in Scrabble?
BACKPEDALING is worth 24 base points in Scrabble before any board multipliers are applied.