backwash

/bæk,wɑʃ/ noun
8 letters2 syllables22 points in Scrabble®23 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
NOUN
1

The consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event).

2

The flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller.

3

The wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward.

WORD FORMS
Starts withB
Ends withH
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®22 points
Words With Friends®23 points
Double word44 points
Triple word66 points
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Pig Latinackwashbay
Starts & ends withB … H
Syllablesback · wash
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