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BASIL

5 letters · 2 syllables

B 3/4
A 1/1
S 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of BASIL

BASIL is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is BASIL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BASIL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: BASIL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BASIL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter basil Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41112 9

Anagrams of BASIL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use BASIL in Word Games

BASIL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BASIL 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 BASIL to find 43 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BASIL

What does BASIL mean?
BASIL is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is BASIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BASIL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BASIL worth in Scrabble?
BASIL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BASIL?
You can make 43 words from the letters in BASIL. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of BASIL?
The anagrams of BASIL (words using the exact same letters) are: BAILS, LABIS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.