Is “Setback” a Scrabble word?
Yes
SETBACK
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 Setback
/ˈsɛtbæk/
noun
1.An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)
“After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way.”
2.The required distance between a structure and a road.
3.A step-like recession in a wall.
“Setbacks were initially used for structural reasons, but now are often mandated by land use codes.”