Dictionary
Ballyhoo
b 3a 1l 1l 1y 4h 4o 1o 1
About 3 syllables
noun · verb · 8 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does ballyhoo mean?
Is BALLYHOO 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 BALLYHOO worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
18 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BALLYHOO
Hooks for BALLYHOO
Add one letter to the front or back of BALLYHOO to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Ballyhoo: quick answers
Is BALLYHOO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BALLYHOO 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 BALLYHOO worth?
BALLYHOO scores 16 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 18 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does ballyhoo mean?
As a noun, ballyhoo means “blatant or sensational promotion”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in BALLYHOO?
You can make 83 shorter words from BALLYHOO, such as HOLLY, HOOLY, YAHOO, AHOY. See the full list.