How many points is BASILECT worth in Scrabble?

BASILECT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BASILECT?

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

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BASILECT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. BASILECT means "the least prestigious language of an area".

/ˈbeɪsɪlekt/

A variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the least prestigious language of an area

In a sentence: "The basilect is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BASILECT. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is BASILECT a Scrabble word?: BASILECT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does BASILECT mean?: the least prestigious language of an area
How do you use BASILECT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The basilect is noted."
How many points is BASILECT worth in Scrabble?: BASILECT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BASILECT?: BASILECT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).