Is “Basal” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
BASAL
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

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Scrabble UK & International
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TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
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Large English Dictionary
General English word list
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Meaning of Basal

[ˈbeɪsəɫ]

noun

  1. 1.Base, bottom, minimum

  2. 2.Any basal structure or part

adjective

  1. 1.Basic, elementary; relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin.

    “A basal reader is a kind of book that is used to teach reading.”

  2. 2.Associated with the base of an organism or structure.

    “In the spring, basal leaves emerge from a stout taproot.”

  3. 3.Of a minimal level that is necessary for maintaining the health or life of an organism.

    “a basal diet”

Synonyms: basilar

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