Is “Ballyhoo” a Scrabble word?
Yes
BALLYHOO
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Ballyhoo
/bæliˈhuː/
noun
1.Sensational or clamorous advertising or publicity.
2.Noisy shouting or uproar.
verb
1.To sensationalise or make grand claims.