How many points is BALLAST worth in Scrabble?

BALLAST is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BALLAST?

BALLAST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALLASTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

BALLAST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. BALLAST means "to stabilize".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to stabilize

Check the Scrabble meaning of BALLAST. It scores 9 points.

Add one letter after BALLAST. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BALLAST, without blank tiles.

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Is BALLAST a Scrabble word?: BALLAST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
How many points is BALLAST worth in Scrabble?: BALLAST is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BALLAST?: BALLAST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BALLAST?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALLASTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.