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BASKING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

B 3/4
A 1/1
S 1/1
K 5/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of BASKING

verb

To bathe in warmth; to be exposed to pleasant heat.

"to bask in the sun"

verb

To take great pleasure or satisfaction; to feel warmth or happiness. (This verb is usually followed by "in").

"I basked in her love."

noun

The act of one who basks.

Examples of BASKING in a Sentence

  • "to bask in the sun"
  • "I basked in her love."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is BASKING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BASKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for BASKING

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

Letter basking Total
Scrabble 3115112 14
WWF 4115123 17

Anagrams of BASKING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BASKING

100 words from the letters in BASKING

How to Use BASKING in Word Games

BASKING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BASKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BASKING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BASKING

What does BASKING mean?
BASKING is a verb. To bathe in warmth; to be exposed to pleasant heat.
Is BASKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BASKING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BASKING worth in Scrabble?
BASKING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BASKING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BASKING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of BASKING?
The anagrams of BASKING (words using the exact same letters) are: BAKINGS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.