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Is BASILISK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BASILISK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BASILISK mean?

  1. noun

    (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance

  2. noun

    ancient brass cannon

  3. noun

    small crested arboreal lizard able to run on its hind legs; of tropical America

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

8

Letters

B (3) + A (1) + S (1) + I (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + K (5) = 14 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 BASILISK

Single letters that turn BASILISK 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

Words you can make from BASILISK

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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