Is BALLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BALLS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BALLS mean?
Balls is a form of BALL.
- noun
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
“the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve”
- noun
a solid projectile that is shot by a musket
“they had to carry a ramrod as well as powder and ball”
- noun
an object with a spherical shape
“a ball of fire”
- noun
the people assembled at a lavish formal dance
“the ball was already emptying out before the fire alarm sounded”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
B (3) + A (1) + L (1) + L (1) + S (1) = 7 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 BALLS
Single letters that turn BALLS 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 BALLS
The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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