Is “Backbencher” a Scrabble word?
Yes
BACKBENCHER
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Backbencher
noun
1.A Member of Parliament who does not have cabinet rank, and who therefore sits on one of the backbenches or in one of the back rows of the legislature.
2.A student who does not perform well, especially one who sits at the back of the classroom.
3.A member of a team who does not usually play, but who is held in reserve.