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Yes, backhand is playable

...and is worth 22 points.

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"Backhand" Definition

noun

Handwriting characterized by letters that slant to the left.
Sports A catch made in baseball by reaching across the body with the palm turned toward the ball.
Sports A pass or shot in hockey made with the back of the blade of the stick.
Sports A stroke or motion, as of a racket, made with the back of the hand facing outward and the arm moving forward.
A stroke (as in tennis) made with the back of the hand turned in the direction of movement.

adjective

Made with or using a backhand.
Made with a backhand .

verb-transitive

Sports To perform, catch, or hit with a backhand: She backhanded the ball crosscourt.

adverb

With a backhanded stroke or motion.
With a backhand.

verb

To do, hit, or catch backhand.

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