Scrabble & Words with friends points
- backups is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
- backups is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
- backups is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21
Definition of backups
- a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts (noun)
Synonyms
- accompaniment
- musical accompaniment
- support
- (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device (noun)
Examples
- he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased
Synonyms
- computer backup
- the act of providing approval and support (noun)
Synonyms
- backing
- championship
- patronage
- someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) (noun)
Synonyms
- backup man
- fill-in
- relief
- reliever
- stand-in
- substitute
- an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage (noun)
Examples
- a traffic backup on the main street
- he discovered a backup in the toilet
See definition of backups in Merriam Webster