Is “Backwash” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
BACKWASH
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
Unavailable

Meaning of Backwash

/ˈbæk.wɒʃ/

noun
  1. 1.The backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves.

  2. 2.The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.

  3. 3.The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.

verb
  1. 1.To operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.

  2. 2.To affect with backwash.

  3. 3.To clean the oil from wool after combing.