Is “Backstop” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
BACKSTOP
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Backstop

noun
  1. 1.A thing or a person put in the rear or in the back of something to reinforce, hold, support.

  2. 2.A default arrangement that holds if all else fails.

  3. 3.A wall or fence behind home plate.

verb
  1. 1.To serve as backstop for.

  2. 2.To bolster, support.