Starting With BAS
8 words · highest scoring is basic at 9 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With BAS
There are 8 five letter words starting with BAS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is basic at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 8 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — BASAL, BASES, BASIN among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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5 Letter Words Starting With BAS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With BAS
- basic9
- based8
- basal7
- bases7
- basil7
- basin7
- basis7
- baste7
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With BAS
- basal7
- based8
- bases7
- basic9
- basil7
- basin7
- basis7
- baste7
5 Letter Words Starting With BAS by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With BAS Defined
- basalAdjective · 7 points
- forming or belonging to a bottom layer or base
- basedVerb · 8 points
- use (something specified) as the foundation or starting point for something
- basesNoun · 7 points
- the lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported
- basilNoun · 7 points
- an aromatic plant of the mint family, native to tropical Asia. The leaves are used as a culinary herb, especially in Mediterranean dishes
- basinNoun · 7 points
- a bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having taps connected to a water supply; a washbasin
- basisNoun · 7 points
- the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
5 Letter Words Starting With BAS: Questions
How many five letter words starting with BAS are there?
There are 8 five letter words starting with BAS in our dictionary, and 8 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with BAS?
BASIC is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with BAS?
BASAL, BASES, BASIN are among the most familiar five letter words starting with BAS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with BAS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.