01 Word definition

basal

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is BASAL a word?

Yes. BASAL is a 5-letter adjective. especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BASAL?

B-A-S-A-L

BASAL contains 5 letters, begins with B, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem

    basal placentation

2adjective

  1. of or being the essential or basic part

    an elementary need for love and nurturing
Synonyms
radicalelementaryelementalprimary
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends9points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BASAL spelled?

B1A2S3A4L5
Starts withBASFirst 3 letters
Ends withSALLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats A
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About BASAL.

How do you spell BASAL?

BASAL is spelled B-A-S-A-L. It contains 5 letters.