With BASE
3 words · highest scoring is based at 8 points
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About 5 Letter Words With BASE
There are 3 five letter words containing BASE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is based at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ABASE, BASED, BASES 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 With BASE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With BASE
- based8
- abase7
- bases7
Common 5 Letter Words With BASE
- abase7
- based8
- bases7
5 Letter Words With BASE Defined
- abaseVerb · 7 points
- behave in a way that belittles or degrades (someone)
- 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
5 Letter Words With BASE: Questions
How many five letter words containing BASE are there?
There are 3 five letter words containing BASE in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing BASE?
BASED is the highest scoring option at 8 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing BASE?
ABASE, BASED, BASES are among the most familiar five letter words containing BASE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing BASE 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.