seven-letter word · 11 points
Is BALANCE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BALANCE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a state of equilibrium”.
Quick answer
Is BALANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BALANCE is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 11 pts
- Words With Friends
- 15 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
BALANCE meaning and definition
BALANCE has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
BALANCE as a noun
- A state of equilibrium.
- Equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account.
BALANCE as a verb
- Bring into balance or equilibrium.
- Compute credits and debits of an account.
BALANCE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
BALANCE scores 11 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is B, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| B | 3 | 4 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| N | 1 | 2 |
| C | 3 | 4 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 15 |
BALANCE on premium squares
On a double word square BALANCE scores 22 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 33. Putting B on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of BALANCE
No other word uses exactly the letters in BALANCE.
Shorter words hiding in BALANCE
The letters B, A, L, A, N, C, E make 76 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble BALANCE: all 76 words.
Words like BALANCE
One-letter changes to BALANCE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in BALANCE
- valance12
Add one letter to BALANCE
- balancer12
- balanced13
- balances12
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BALANCE word facts
BALANCE is a 7-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 3 vowels (A and E) and 4 consonants, with A repeated. It starts with B and ends with E. By corpus frequency, BALANCE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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BALANCE Scrabble word FAQ
Is BALANCE a Scrabble word?
Yes. BALANCE is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does BALANCE mean?
BALANCE is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a state of equilibrium”.
How many points is BALANCE worth in Scrabble?
BALANCE is worth 11 points in Scrabble: B (3) + A (1) + L (1) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 22, and on a triple word square 33.
How many points is BALANCE in Words With Friends?
BALANCE is worth 15 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does BALANCE have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in BALANCE, but 76 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in BALANCE?
You can make 76 shorter words from the letters in BALANCE, including CLEAN, BE, LEAN and CABLE.
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