Billiards Need is a term used to describe the essential items needed to play the game of billiards. CHALK, which is used to help the CUE stick grip the ball, is a five letter word. A RACK, which is used to organize the balls at the start of the game, is a four letter word. The CUE stick, which is used to strike the balls, is a three letter word. The TABLE, which is the surface on which the game is played, is a five letter word. Masse, which is a type of shot used to make the CUE ball curve, is a five letter word. Finally, CAROM, which is a type of billiards game, is a five letter word.