How many points is BLACKBALLS worth in Scrabble?

BLACKBALLS is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

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

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BLACKBALLS

20 pts

BLACKBALLS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. BLACKBALLS is a verb form of blackball. BLACKBALL means "to reject or ostracize by secret ballot".

Meaning & examples

noun

A rejection; a vote against admitting someone.
A black ball used to indicate such a negative vote.
Example: Regardless how many other people may have voted to approve a candidate for membership, a single blackball will reject the candidate.
A kind of large black sweet; a niggerball.

verb

To vote against, especially in an exclusive organization.
Example: If you're not from a moneyed, well-connected family, you can count on getting blackballed from the fraternity.
To ostracize.

Synonyms: blacklist, send to Coventry

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BLACKBALLS is a verb form of blackball. BLACKBALL means "to reject or ostracize by secret ballot".

In a sentence: "They blackballs."

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BLACKBALLS Scrabble FAQ

Is BLACKBALLS a Scrabble word?: BLACKBALLS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
What does BLACKBALLS mean?: BLACKBALLS is a verb form of blackball. BLACKBALL means "to reject or ostracize by secret ballot".
How do you use BLACKBALLS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They blackballs."
How many points is BLACKBALLS worth in Scrabble?: BLACKBALLS is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BLACKBALLS?: BLACKBALLS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).