Is BALLOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BALLOT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BALLOT mean?
- noun
a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
- noun
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
“there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion”
- verb
vote by ballot
“The voters were balloting in this state”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
B (3) + A (1) + L (1) + L (1) + O (1) + T (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for BALLOT
Single letters that turn BALLOT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from BALLOT
The 41 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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