Definition of balks

"balks" in the noun sense

1. balk, baulk

the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

"a player with ball in hand must play from the balk"

2. hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

3. rafter, balk, baulk

one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

4. balk

an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base

"balks" in the verb sense

1. resist, balk, baulk, jib

refuse to comply

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balks in Scrabble®

The word balks is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 11

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters balks:

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balks in Words With Friends™

The word balks is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 13

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters balks:

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Words within the letters of balks

2 letter words in balks (3 words)

3 letter words in balks (4 words)

4 letter words in balks (5 words)

5 letter words in balks (1 word)

balks + 1 blank (4 words)

balks + 2 blanks (4 words)

Words containing the sequence balks

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Words with balks in them (1 word)

Words that end with balks (1 word)

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