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01 Word definition

basic

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is BASIC a word?

Yes. BASIC is a 5-letter noun. (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BASIC?

B-A-S-I-C

BASIC contains 5 letters, begins with B, and ends with C.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

2adjective

  1. pertaining to or constituting a base or basis

    “a basic fact”
Synonyms
staple
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends11points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BASIC spelled?

B1A2S3I4C5
Starts withBASFirst 3 letters
Ends withSICLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →5-letter words →Words starting with BAS →Words ending in SIC →Words made from BASIC →Words with A →Words with B →Words with C →Words with I →

03 Word-game status

Can you play BASIC?

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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About BASIC.

How do you spell BASIC?

BASIC is spelled B-A-S-I-C. It contains 5 letters.