BACKUP
/ˈbækˌʌp/
6-letter word · 16 Scrabble points · 20 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BACKUP
noun
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A reserve or substitute.
"If the goalkeeper is injured, we have a backup."
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A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged.
"After the power failure, we had to restore the database from backup."
adjective
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Standby, reserve or extra.
"I am only a backup player."
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That is intended as a backup.
"Make a backup copy of that file."
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About the word BACKUP
Is "BACKUP" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BACKUP" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BACKUP" worth?
In Scrabble, "BACKUP" is worth 16 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 20 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 48.
What does "BACKUP" mean?
A reserve or substitute.
Does "BACKUP" have any anagrams?
No, "BACKUP" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.