BACKPEDALED

(verb)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Backpedaled.

To pedal backwards on a bicycle.

To step backwards.

Example: "The player had to backpedal before catching the ball."

To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.

Example: "Though initially adopting a hard-line stance, the politician soon started to backpedal."

"He quickly backpedaled when he realized he had made a mistake."

"The politician backpedaled on his earlier statement and issued a clarification."

"The company backpedaled on its decision to lay off employees."

"She backpedaled on her promise to attend the event."

"After receiving criticism, the author backpedaled and retracted his controversial statement."

Is BACKPEDALED a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, backpedaled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

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BACKPEDALED has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is BACKPEDALED a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, backpedaled is valid for Words With Friends

Valid Word
BACKPEDALED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is BACKPEDALED a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, backpedaled is valid for WordFeud

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BACKPEDALED has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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