Basil
Yes, basil is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does basil mean?
noun
- any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
- leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 7 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of basil
- bails
Words you can make from basil
Frequently asked questions
Is basil a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Basil 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 basil worth in Scrabble?
Basil is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does basil mean?
Basil means: any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum.
Could basil be a Wordle answer?
Basil is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.