Definition of backstroke

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • backstroke is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 22
  • backstroke is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 22
  • backstroke is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 24

Definition of backstroke


  • a swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back (noun)
  • swim on one's back (verb)

See definition of backstroke in Merriam Webster