Dictionary
Balaclava
b 3a 1l 1a 1c 3l 1a 1v 4a 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does balaclava mean?
noun
a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face
Synonymsbalaclava helmet
Is BALACLAVA a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is BALACLAVA worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
18 ptsNYT Crossplay
21 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BALACLAVA
Hooks for BALACLAVA
Add one letter to the front or back of BALACLAVA to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like BALACLAVA
Common words that share the ending -AVA, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -AVABalaclava: quick answers
Is BALACLAVA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BALACLAVA is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BALACLAVA worth?
BALACLAVA scores 16 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends, 18 in Wordfeud and 21 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does balaclava mean?
As a noun, balaclava means “a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face”.
What words can you make with the letters in BALACLAVA?
You can make 35 shorter words from BALACLAVA, such as BACLAVA, CAVALLA, CABALA, ABACA. See the full list.