BASTE
/beɪst/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BASTE
verb
- To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.
noun
- A basting; a sprinkling of drippings etc. in cooking.
verb
- To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.
- (by extension) To coat over something.
verb
- To beat with a stick; to cudgel.
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Anagrams of BASTE
abets7
bates7
beast7
beats7
betas7
tabes7
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About the word BASTE
Is "BASTE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BASTE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BASTE" worth?
In Scrabble, "BASTE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "BASTE" mean?
To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.
What are the anagrams of "BASTE"?
6 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as BASTE: ABETS, BATES, BEAST, BEATS, BETAS, TABES.