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?
- 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”
- adjective
of or being the essential or basic part
“an elementary need for love and nurturing”
- 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
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 5
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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