How many points is BASE worth in Scrabble?

BASE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BASE?

BASE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BASE?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABASE, BASED, BASES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

BASE

6 pts

BASE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. BASE means "morally low".

Meaning & examples

/beɪs/

Pronunciation: /beɪs/

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noun

Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
A permanent structure for housing military personnel and material.

Synonyms: alkali

Antonyms: acid, apex

verb

To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
To be located (at a particular place).
(acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.

noun

A low spectrum of sound tones.
Example: Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass.
A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.
Example: The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra.
One who sings in the bass range.
Example: Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers.

Synonyms: F clef, basso

noun

A root.
A primitive word, from which other words may be derived.
The number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers in a particular base, as ten for decimal.

Synonyms: primitive, radical

adjective

Low in height; short.
Low in place or position.
Of low value or degree.

Synonyms: little, petite, short, low-lying, lowland, common, low-born, lowly

Antonyms: admirable, desirable, likeable, noble

adjective

Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.
Example: The giant spoke in a deep, bass, rumbling voice that shook me to my boots.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3) · en.wiktionary.org (4)

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

morally low

In a sentence: "It is base."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BASE. It scores 6 points.

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Front hooks

Add one letter before BASE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ABASE7 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after BASE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BASE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 6

BASE Scrabble FAQ

Is BASE a Scrabble word?: BASE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does BASE mean?: morally low
How do you use BASE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is base."
How many points is BASE worth in Scrabble?: BASE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BASE?: BASE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BASE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABASE, BASED, BASES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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