How many points is BASALT worth in Scrabble?

BASALT is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BASALT?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BASALTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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8 pts

BASALT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. BASALT means "dark volcanic rock".

/ˈbæsɒlt/

Pronunciation: /ˈbæsɒlt/

A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.
A type of unglazed pottery.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

dark volcanic rock

In a sentence: "The basalt is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BASALT. It scores 8 points.

Add one letter after BASALT. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is BASALT a Scrabble word?: BASALT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does BASALT mean?: dark volcanic rock
How do you use BASALT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The basalt is noted."
How many points is BASALT worth in Scrabble?: BASALT is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BASALT?: BASALT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BASALT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BASALTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.