How many points is BALLYHOO worth in Scrabble?

BALLYHOO is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BALLYHOO?

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

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16 pts

BALLYHOO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. BALLYHOO means "to promote by uproar".

/bæliˈhuː/

Pronunciation: /bæliˈhuː/

Pronunciation: /bæliˈhuː/

Certain species in family Hemiramphidae, inshore, surface-dwelling needlefish forming sizeable schools.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to promote by uproar

In a sentence: "They ballyhoo."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BALLYHOO. It scores 16 points.

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

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Is BALLYHOO a Scrabble word?: BALLYHOO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does BALLYHOO mean?: to promote by uproar
How do you use BALLYHOO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ballyhoo."
How many points is BALLYHOO worth in Scrabble?: BALLYHOO is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BALLYHOO?: BALLYHOO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).