Word: TOUCHBACKS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of TOUCHBACKS
- The result of a play (usually a kickoff or punt) in which the ball passes out the back of the end zone or a team otherwise gains possession of the ball in their own end zone.
"The ball sailed into the end zone for a touchback and the Eagles had possession on the 20-yard line. https//web.archive.org/web/20060111202354/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/gameday/postGameArchive.jsp?id=16746"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "touchbacks" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "touchbacks" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 23 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 23 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 26 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TOUCHBACKS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TOUCHBACKS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TOUCHBACKS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TOUCHBACKS:
- # the touchbacks effect
- # master of touchbacks
- # playing with touchbacks
- # in terms of touchbacks
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