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BASTE

5 letters · 1 syllable

B 3/4
A 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of BASTE

BASTE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 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
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is BASTE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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

Letter Values for BASTE

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

Letter baste Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41111 8

Anagrams of BASTE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use BASTE in Word Games

BASTE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BASTE 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 BASTE to find 61 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BASTE

What does BASTE mean?
BASTE is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is BASTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BASTE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BASTE worth in Scrabble?
BASTE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from BASTE?
You can make 61 words from the letters in BASTE. 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 BASTE?
The anagrams of BASTE (words using the exact same letters) are: ABETS, BATES, BEAST, BEATS, BESAT, BETAS, ESBAT, TABES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.