balm

NOUN /bɑm/

4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH B

balm is a valid 4-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS

B3A1L1M3

3 + 1 + 1 + 3 =8 PTS

DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24

MEANING

What does balm mean?

NOUN · 2 SENSES

1

Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.

SYNONYMS

OINTMENT SALVE UNCTION UNGUENT

BROADER

CURATIVE THERAPEUTIC CURE REMEDY

NARROWER

LIP BALM MENTHOLATED SALVE MERCURIAL OINTMENT SACRAMENTAL OIL ARNICA BABY OIL BALSAM CARRON OIL

2

Any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing.

BROADER

NARROWER

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