Base
Yes, base is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
What does base mean?
noun
- installation from which a military force initiates operations
the attack wiped out our forward bases
- lowest support of a structure
it was built on a base of solid rock
- a place that the runner must touch before scoring
he scrambled to get back to the bag
verb
- use as a basis for; found on
base a claim on some observation
- situate as a center of operations
we will base this project in the new lab
- use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes
adjective
- serving as or forming a base
the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats
- of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
baseborn wretches with dirty faces
- (used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal
base coins of aluminum
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for base
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 6 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of base
- sabe
Words you can make from base
- sea
- abs
- bas
- sae
- sab
Frequently asked questions
Is base a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Base is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is base worth in Scrabble?
Base is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does base mean?
Base means: installation from which a military force initiates operations.