BALALAIKA
/bæləˈlaɪkə/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun
B
3/4
A
1/1
L
1/2
A
1/1
L
1/2
A
1/1
I
1/1
K
5/5
A
1/1
Definition of BALALAIKA
noun
A plucked stringed instrument with a triangular body, short neck and three strings, of Russian origin.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points
Is BALALAIKA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BALALAIKA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts
Words With Friends — 18 pts
Tip: BALALAIKA uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BALALAIKA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | l | a | l | a | i | k | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BALALAIKA
47 words from the letters in BALALAIKA
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How to Use BALALAIKA in Word Games
BALALAIKA is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BALALAIKA to find 47 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About BALALAIKA
What does BALALAIKA mean?
BALALAIKA is a noun. A plucked stringed instrument with a triangular body, short neck and three strings, of Russian origin.
Is BALALAIKA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BALALAIKA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BALALAIKA worth in Scrabble?
BALALAIKA is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from BALALAIKA?
You can make 47 words from the letters in BALALAIKA. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.