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BALKS

5 letters · 1 syllable

B 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
K 5/5
S 1/1

Definition of BALKS

BALKS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is BALKS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BALKS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: BALKS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BALKS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter balks Total
Scrabble 31151 11
WWF 41251 13

How to Use BALKS in Word Games

BALKS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BALKS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BALKS to find 32 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BALKS

What does BALKS mean?
BALKS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is BALKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BALKS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BALKS worth in Scrabble?
BALKS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from BALKS?
You can make 32 words from the letters in BALKS. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.