Word: BASTED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of BASTED
- To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.
- To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.
- (by extension) To coat over something.
- To mark (sheep, etc.) with tar.
- To beat with a stick; to cudgel.
- Having been cooked by basting.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "basted" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "basted" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BASTED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BASTED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BASTED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BASTED:
- # the basted effect
- # master of basted
- # playing with basted
- # in terms of basted
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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