How many points is BALLS worth in Scrabble?

BALLS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BALLS?

BALLS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BALLS?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALLSY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BALLS

7 pts

BALLS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. BALLS is a verb form of ball. BALL means "to form into a sphere".

Meaning & examples

/bɔːlz/

Pronunciation: /bɔːlz/

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Pronunciation: /bɔːlz/

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noun

A solid or hollow sphere, or roughly spherical mass.
Example: a ball of spittle; a fecal ball
A round or ellipsoidal object.
(mildly, usually in the plural) A testicle.

Synonyms: chutzpah, guts, nerve, globe, sphere

verb

To form or wind into a ball.
Example: to ball cotton
To heat in a furnace and form into balls for rolling.
To have sexual intercourse with.

Synonyms: roll, wad, bonk, fuck, lay, screw, shag

noun

A formal dance.
A very enjoyable time.
Example: I had a ball at that concert.

Synonyms: blast, whale of a time

verb

Speaking or acting with bravado to achieve (something)
To engage in sexual intercourse.

adverb

Very. Intensifier.
Example: It is balls cold out there.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BALLS is a verb form of ball. BALL means "to form into a sphere".

In a sentence: "They balls."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BALL6 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after BALLS. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

BALLSY11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BALLS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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BALLS Scrabble FAQ

Is BALLS a Scrabble word?: BALLS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does BALLS mean?: BALLS is a verb form of ball. BALL means "to form into a sphere".
How do you use BALLS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They balls."
How many points is BALLS worth in Scrabble?: BALLS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BALLS?: BALLS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BALLS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALLSY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.