Word: BACKLIST
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Definition of BACKLIST
- A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.
- To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.
"I have not heard back from the college yet: I must have been backlisted."
- To place (a book) on a backlist.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often from the Greek suffix "-istes", expressing an agent, practitioner, or believer in a system.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "backlist" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "backlist" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BACKLIST a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BACKLIST worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BACKLIST? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BACKLIST:
- # the backlist effect
- # master of backlist
- # playing with backlist
- # in terms of backlist
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