Dictionary
Basilisk
b 3a 1s 1i 1l 1i 1s 1k 5
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does basilisk mean?
noun
(classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance
ancient brass cannon
small crested arboreal lizard able to run on its hind legs; of tropical America
Is BASILISK a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is BASILISK worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
15 ptsNYT Crossplay
17 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BASILISK
Hooks for BASILISK
Add one letter to the front or back of BASILISK to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like BASILISK
Common words that share the ending -ISK, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ISKBasilisk: quick answers
Is BASILISK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BASILISK is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BASILISK worth?
BASILISK scores 14 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 17 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does basilisk mean?
As a noun, basilisk means “(classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in BASILISK?
You can make 110 shorter words from BASILISK, such as KIBLAS, BALKS, BASKS, BILKS. See the full list.