BALLOTING
9-letter word
BALLOTING is a valid Scrabble word
Is BALLOTING Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — BALLOTING has 9 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does BALLOTING Mean?
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
BALLOTING Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place B on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
BALLOTING — Word Stats
Is BALLOTING Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — BALLOTING scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 17 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in BALLOTING are B (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is BALLOTING Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — BALLOTING scores 17 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why BALLOTING scores 17 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is BALLOTING a Wordle Word?
❌ No — BALLOTING cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. BALLOTING has 9 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from BALLOTING's letters: ABILO · ABOIL · AILLT · ALBIN · ALGIN · ALGOL
Is BALLOTING Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — BALLOTING is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for BALLOTING:
B________________GB_______G Is BALLOTING Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — BALLOTING is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within BALLOTING's letters.
Words You Can Make From BALLOTING
Shorter words hidden in BALLOTING's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within BALLOTING →Anagrams of BALLOTING
No perfect anagrams exist for BALLOTING — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About BALLOTING
Is BALLOTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BALLOTING is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is BALLOTING in Scrabble?
BALLOTING scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 17 points.
Is BALLOTING valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. BALLOTING is a valid Words With Friends word worth 17 points.
What does BALLOTING mean?
BALLOTING: a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
Can BALLOTING be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. BALLOTING has 9 letters.
What words can you make from BALLOTING's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from BALLOTING's letters. Short words like AB, AG, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does BALLOTING have any anagrams?
No. BALLOTING has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is BALLOTING in the dictionary?
Yes. BALLOTING appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.