Ballast
Yes, ballast is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
What does ballast mean?
noun
- any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
- coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads
- an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings
verb
- make steady with a ballast
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of ballast
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BALLAST.
Words you can make from ballast
Frequently asked questions
Is ballast a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Ballast is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is ballast worth in Scrabble?
Ballast is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does ballast mean?
Ballast means: any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship.