Definitions for runbacks

runbacks run·back

Spelling: [ruhn-bak]
IPA: /ˈrʌnˌbæk/

Runbacks is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 305 anagrams from letters in runbacks (abcknrsu).

Definitions for runbacks

noun

  1. Football. a run made by a player toward the goal line of the opponents after receiving a kick, intercepting a pass, or recovering an opponent's fumble. the distance covered in making such a run.
  2. Tennis. the space on a tennis court between the base line and the backstop.
  3. Football. a run made by a player toward the goal line of the opponents after receiving a kick, intercepting a pass, or recovering an opponent's fumble. the distance covered in making such a run.
  4. Tennis. the space on a tennis court between the base line and the backstop.

Origin of runbacks

First recorded in 1905-10; noun use of verb phrase run back

Examples for runbacks

Until these ewes have all found their lambs there is danger of a "runback" should you leave them.

Until these ewes have all found their lambs there is danger of a "runback" should you leave them.

Word Value for runbacks
Scrable

15

Words with friends

19

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