Is “Backwater” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
BACKWATER
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 Backwater

noun

  1. 1.The water held back by a dam or other obstruction

  2. 2.A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.

  3. 3.A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water

Synonyms: Podunk, jerkwater town, one-horse town

verb

  1. 1.To row or paddle a backwater stroke.

  2. 2.To vacillate on a long-held position.

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