BALKED is a playable word

balk Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
balked, balking, balks
to stop short and refuse to proceed
60 Playable Words can be made from "BALKED"
   2-Letter Words (12 found)
   3-Letter Words (22 found)
   4-Letter Words (19 found)
   5-Letter Words (6 found)
   6-Letter Words (1 found)