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Backfire

Yes, Backfire is a valid word.

What does BACKFIRE mean?

  1. noun

    the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired

  2. noun

    a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine

  3. noun

    a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path

  4. noun

    a miscalculation that recoils on its maker

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

8

Letters

Valid in

  • Scrabble US (TWL)Valid
  • Scrabble International (SOWPODS)Valid
  • Words With FriendsValid

Hooks for BACKFIRE

Single letters that turn BACKFIRE into another valid word in Scrabble US (TWL). Hooks are how you play onto a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Anagrams of BACKFIRE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from BACKFIRE

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