Backfilling
Scrabble:23 ptsWWF:29 pts11 letters
Definition of Backfilling
verb
- To refill a hole with the material dug out of it.
- To refill an excavation unit to restore the former ground surface and/or to preserve the unit and make it recognizable as having been excavated.
- To provide reserve support.
- To replenish or restock due to attrition or loss.
"The company backfilled Joe's position after he was terminated."
noun
- The process by which something is backfilled.
"the backfilling of trenches"
Anagrams of Backfilling
No exact anagrams found for "backfilling". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
b3
a1
c3
k5
f4
i1
l1
l1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 23 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Backfilling
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Backfilling"
Backfilling is a 11-letter word that scores 23 points in Scrabble and 29 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Backfilling" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "backfilling" is a high-scoring word.