Back

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The rear surface of something or in the opposite direction.

“She hurt her back lifting the heavy box.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbæk/

Related Words

Synonyms

rear behind reverse

Antonyms

front advanceveerforward ahead

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Common word with CK ending pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points with high-value K.

Words Related to Back

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “back” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bach bact balk bank bark bask bauk beck bick bock buck cack hack jack lack pack rack

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “back”.

aback backs backy black brack

Longer words starting with Back

Words that begin with “back”.

backs backy backed backup backing background backgrounds

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