BASICS
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of BASICS
A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
"Rice is a basic for many Asian villagers."
An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.
"Arithmetic is a basic for the study of mathematics."
Basic training.
"The drill sergeants gave him hell in basic."
Examples of BASICS in a Sentence
- "Rice is a basic for many Asian villagers."
- "Arithmetic is a basic for the study of mathematics."
- "The drill sergeants gave him hell in basic."
Word Details
Is BASICS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BASICS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BASICS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BASICS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | s | i | c | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BASICS
41 words from the letters in BASICS
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4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BASICS in Word Games
BASICS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BASICS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BASICS to find 41 additional valid words.