6 letters · 16 points in Scrabble
noun an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
noun someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
noun a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
originEtymology tree English back updeverb. English backup Deverbal from back up.
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