BASIC
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BASIC
noun
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A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
"Rice is a basic for many Asian villagers."
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An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.
"Arithmetic is a basic for the study of mathematics."
adjective
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Necessary, essential for life or some process.
"Flour is a basic ingredient of bread."
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Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
"The Hotel Sparta’s accommodation is very basic."
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About the word BASIC
Is "BASIC" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BASIC" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BASIC" worth?
In Scrabble, "BASIC" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "BASIC" mean?
A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
Does "BASIC" have any anagrams?
No, "BASIC" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.