Is “Ba” a Scrabble Word?
Yes Ba is valid in Scrabble for 4 points
Ba is a valid Scrabble word that’s worth 4 points (B: 3, A: 1) when successfully played in a Scrabble game. Ba has multiple meanings and definitions from the dictionary. Firstly, “BA” can be used to describe a soft silvery metallic element called “Barium” whereby BA is its chemical symbol. Secondly, “BA” is used as a common abbreviation for the term Batchelor of Art – a classification of degree achieved from attending a college or university. It is commonly awarded to students who study art-based subjects but is not solely limited to this discipline. For example, “I graduate with a BA degree in Drama from Oxford University”.
Definition of Ba
noun
- (Egyptian mythology) A being's soul or personality, represented as a bird-headed figure, which survives after death but must be sustained with offerings of food.
noun
- Father, baba.
noun
- A medieval football game played in parts of Scotland around Christmas and New Year.
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How Many Points is Ba Worth?
Ba is a 2-letter word made up of the letter tiles B: 3, A: 1. Its points breakdown is as follows:
- With no multipliers, Ba is worth 4 points.
- On a double-word square, Ba is worth 8 points.
- On a triple-word square, Ba is worth 12 points.
Single Letter Extensions of “Ba”
Potential ways to expand “Ba” using a single letter include:
Words With “BA”
Words containing “BA” at the start, middle, or end include:
- BAZZ 24
- BAJU 13
- BAWK 13
- JUBA 13
- BACK 12
- BAFF 12
- BABY 11
- BACH 11
- BAGH 10
- BAKE 10
- BALK 10
- BANK 10
- BARK 10
- BASK 10
- BAUK 10
- BAWD 10
- KBAR 10
- BAFT 9
- BAHT 9
- BAHU 9
- BARF 9
- BASH 9
- BATH 9
- BAWL 9
- BAWN 9
See our full list of words with “BA” for more suggestions.
More 2 Letter B Words
2-Letter B words which you could play in Scrabble as an alternative to Ba:
Check out our list of all 2 letter words with B.
