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BACKSLASHES

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Backslashes.

Backslashes - as a noun

The punctuation mark \.

Used erroneously in reference to, or in reading out, the ordinary slash, that is, the punctuation mark /.

Example Sentences

"In coding, backslashes are used to escape special characters."
"To create a file path in Windows, backslashes are used."
"The command prompt requires the use of backslashes for file paths."
"When writing code, be careful not to confuse backslashes with forward slashes."
"In some programming languages, backslashes are used to denote line breaks."
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Word Game Points

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

BACKSLASHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

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

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

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