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BASKETBALL

18 pts

BASKETBALL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. BASKETBALL means "a team sport involving throwing a ball into a hoop".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a team sport involving throwing a ball into a hoop

In a sentence: "The basketball is noted."

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

Letter Values

B3
A1
S1
K5
E1
T1
B3
A1
L1
L1
= 18

BASKETBALL Scrabble FAQ

Is BASKETBALL a Scrabble word?
BASKETBALL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does BASKETBALL mean?
a team sport involving throwing a ball into a hoop
How do you use BASKETBALL in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The basketball is noted."
How many points is BASKETBALL worth in Scrabble?
BASKETBALL is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BASKETBALL?
BASKETBALL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).