Definition of halfback

Scrabble & Words with friends points


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

Definition of halfback


  • (American football) an offensive back usually positioned behind the quarterback and to the side of the fullback (noun)
  • (football) the running back who plays the offensive halfback position (noun)

See definition of halfback in Merriam Webster