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How many balls are used in snooker?

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Snooker is played with a total of 22 balls.12

These consist of:
* One white cue ball12
* 15 red balls12
* Six numbered coloured balls: yellow (2 points), green (3), brown (4), blue (5), pink (6), and black (7)12