BALLOT
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbælət//
noun
- (originally) A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote."Imagine if the outcome in Michigan is close, and 75% of Biden supporters vote absentee, yet 10% or more of those ballots are rejected."
- (chiefly US) A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.
verb
- (intransitive) To vote or decide by ballot."to ballot for a candidate"
- (intransitive) To draw lots.
- (transitive) To invite to vote on a proposal."The trade union balloted its members for strike action."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'BALLOT'?
The word BALLOT is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
L1
L1
O1
T1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BALLOT'?
The word BALLOT is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
L2
L2
O1
T1
Total: 11 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.