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BACKCROSSES

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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Backcrosses.

Backcrosses - as a verb

Mate a hybrid of the first generation with one of its parents

Backcrosses - as a noun

A throw where the object is caught and then thrown from behind the back.

The act of crossing a hybrid with one of its parents.

An organism produced by such a crossing.

Example Sentences

"The breeder used backcrosses to enhance certain traits in the crop plants."
"The success rate of backcrosses varied depending on the genetic compatibility."
"The geneticist conducted multiple backcrosses to establish a stable strain of mice."
"The breeder implemented backcrosses to eliminate undesirable traits from the livestock."
"The scientist analyzed the results of the backcrosses to assess the genetic inheritance pattern."
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Word Game Points

Is BACKCROSSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backcrosses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BACKCROSSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is BACKCROSSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backcrosses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BACKCROSSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is BACKCROSSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backcrosses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BACKCROSSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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