Is BALSAM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BALSAM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BALSAM mean?
- noun
any seed plant yielding balsam
- noun
any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
- noun
an ointment containing a fragrant resin
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 6
B (3) + A (1) + L (1) + S (1) + A (1) + M (3) = 10 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 BALSAM
Single letters that turn BALSAM 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
Anagrams of BALSAM
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from BALSAM
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
Study BALSAM and related words
Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.