Backward has 25 synonyms including bashful, inverse, retrograde. Opposite words include forward and ahead. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
These words have the opposite meaning.
Words associated with backward by meaning or context.
Backward contains 8 letters: 2 vowels (A) and 6 consonants (B, C, K, W, R, D). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Backward scores 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: K (5 pts), W (4 pts). As a 8-letter word, backward can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 2 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| reflexive | 22 | 24 | 9 |
| backswept | 22 | 25 | 9 |
| retroflexed | 22 | 23 | 11 |
| sweptback | 22 | 25 | 9 |
| feebleminded | 21 | 25 | 12 |
The most common synonyms for backward are bashful, inverse, retrograde, reflexive, back. In total, there are 25 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of backward include forward, ahead, forrard.
Yes, backward is a valid Scrabble word worth 20 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 22 points.
Backward has 8 letters: 2 vowels (A) and 6 consonants (B, C, K, W, R, D).