How many points is BASIC worth in Scrabble?

BASIC is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BASIC?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

BASIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. BASIC means "of or forming a base or basis".

/ˈbeɪsɪk/

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsɪk/

A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
Example: Rice is a basic for many Asian villagers.
An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.
Example: Arithmetic is a basic for the study of mathematics.
Basic training.
Example: The drill sergeants gave him hell in basic.

Necessary, essential for life or some process.
Example: Flour is a basic ingredient of bread.
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
Example: The Hotel Sparta’s accommodation is very basic.
Of or pertaining to a base; having a pH greater than 7.

Synonyms: alkaline

Antonyms: acidic

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

of or forming a base or basis

In a sentence: "It is basic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BASIC. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is BASIC a Scrabble word?: BASIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does BASIC mean?: of or forming a base or basis
How do you use BASIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is basic."
How many points is BASIC worth in Scrabble?: BASIC is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BASIC?: BASIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BASIC?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BASICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.