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Is BASAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BASAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BASAL mean?

  1. adjective

    especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem

    “basal placentation”

  2. adjective

    of or being the essential or basic part

    “an elementary need for love and nurturing”

  3. adjective

    serving as or forming a base

    “the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

B (3) + A (1) + S (1) + A (1) + L (1) = 7 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for BASAL

Single letters that turn BASAL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of BASAL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from BASAL

The 35 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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