BACKWATERS

21
Scrabble
23
WWF
B(3) A(1) C(3) K(5) W(4) A(1) T(1) E(1) R(1) S(1)
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Definition

noun
  1. The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
  2. A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.
  3. A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water
verb
  1. To row or paddle a backwater stroke.
  2. To vacillate on a long-held position.

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