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Ballast

Yes, ballast is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does ballast mean?

noun

  1. any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
  2. coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads
  3. an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings

verb

  1. make steady with a ballast

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of ballast

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BALLAST.

Words you can make from ballast

Unscramble BALLAST for every word

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.