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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?

  1. noun

    any seed plant yielding balsam

  2. noun

    any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes

  3. noun

    an ointment containing a fragrant resin

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

6

Letters

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.

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