How many points is BALISTA worth in Scrabble?

BALISTA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BALISTA?

BALISTA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BALISTA?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALISTAE, BALISTAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BALISTA

9 pts

BALISTA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. BALISTA is a noun form of ballista. BALLISTA means "ancient catapult for hurling stones, etc".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BALISTA is a noun form of ballista. BALLISTA means "ancient catapult for hurling stones, etc".

In a sentence: "The balista is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BALISTA. It scores 9 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BALLISTA10 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after BALISTA. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

BALISTA Scrabble FAQ

Is BALISTA a Scrabble word?: BALISTA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does BALISTA mean?: BALISTA is a noun form of ballista. BALLISTA means "ancient catapult for hurling stones, etc".
How do you use BALISTA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The balista is noted."
How many points is BALISTA worth in Scrabble?: BALISTA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BALISTA?: BALISTA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BALISTA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALISTAE, BALISTAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.