BALK
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Definition
Pronunciation: //bɔːk//
noun
- (agriculture) An uncultivated ridge formed in the open field system, caused by the action of ploughing."How fruitfull are the ſeeming Barren places of Scripture. Bad Plow-men, which make Balkes of ſuch Ground."
- (archaeology) The wall of earth at the edge of an excavation.
- (obsolete) An omission.
- (sports) A deceptive motion.
verb
- (archaic) To pass over or by.
- (obsolete) To miss intentionally; to avoid."By reason of the contagion then in London, we balked the nns."
- (sports, intransitive) To make a deceptive motion to deceive another player."The best advice you can receive regarding balking is to always maintain poise and composure on the mound."
noun
- (UK dialectal) A small brass ornament fixed at the top of a wand.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BALK'?
The word BALK is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
L1
K5
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BALK'?
The word BALK is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
L2
K5
Total: 12 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.