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).

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

BALLYHOO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. BALLYHOO means "exaggerated fuss".

/bæliˈhuː/

Pronunciation: /bæliˈhuː/

Pronunciation: /bæliˈhuː/

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

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

exaggerated fuss

In a sentence: "The ballyhoo is noted."

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

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

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 CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does BALLYHOO mean?: exaggerated fuss
How do you use BALLYHOO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ballyhoo is noted."
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).
Can you add a letter to BALLYHOO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALLYHOOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.