Basket
/ˈbaːskət/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Basket
noun
- A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
"A basket of fake fruit adorned the table."
- A wire or plastic container similar in shape to a basket, used for carrying articles for purchase in a shop.
- In an online shop, a notional place to store items before ordering them.
- A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.
"The point guard drove toward the basket."
- The act of putting the ball through the basket, thereby scoring points.
"The last-second basket sealed the victory."
Anagrams of Basket
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
b3
a1
s1
k5
e1
t1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Basket
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Basket"
Basket is a 6-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Basket" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "basket" is a medium-scoring word.