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Based

Yes, based is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does based mean?

adjective

  1. having a base firmly based ice
  2. having a base of operations (often used as a combining form) a locally based business

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerNo

Anagrams of based

Words you can make from based

Unscramble BASED for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is based a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Based 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 based worth in Scrabble?

Based is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does based mean?

Based means: having a base.

Could based be a Wordle answer?

Based is not on our list of likely Wordle answers, but it may still be accepted as a guess.