BASIDIOSPORE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is BASIDIOSPORE a Scrabble word?
Yes. BASIDIOSPORE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (12 letters, 17 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a sexually produced fungal spore borne on a basidium
BASIDIOSPORE (noun): a sexually produced fungal spore borne on a basidium.
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
BASIDIOSPORE scores 17 points before board multipliers.
- B = 3
- A = 1
- S = 1
- I = 1
- D = 2
- I = 1
- O = 1
- S = 1
- P = 3
- O = 1
- R = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×1, B×1, D×1, E×1, I×2, O×2, P×1, R×1, S×2
Letter breakdown
BASIDIOSPORE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 12-letter words
Crossword relevance
BASIDIOSPORE is a 12-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 12, starts with B, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "BASIDIOSPORE — a sexually produced fungal spore borne on a basidium" (17 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
BASIDIOSPORE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is BASIDIOSPORE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
BASIDIOSPORE (noun): a sexually produced fungal spore borne on a basidium.
In standard Scrabble scoring, BASIDIOSPORE totals 17 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. BASIDIOSPORE relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
BASIDIOSPORE is 12 letters long, begins with B, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram ABDEIIOOPRSS. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so BASIDIOSPORE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 6 vowels, 6 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 12-letter entries, BASIDIOSPORE ranks by raw score (17 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include AZOXYBENZOIC, QUIZZABILITY, QUIZZICALITY, AZOXYBENZENE; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, BASIDIOSPORE carries 6 vowels and 6 consonants. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on B or E are common study angles; browse words starting with B and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
BASIDIOSPORE is a 12-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 12, starts with B, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 12-letter entries like BASIDIOSPORE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that BASIDIOSPORE contains A, B, D, E, I, O, P, R, S helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as b??????????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside BASIDIOSPORE include BA, DI, ID — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: B, A, S, I, D, O, P, R, E. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble basidiospore directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 17 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat BASIDIOSPORE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "BASIDIOSPORE — a sexually produced fungal spore borne on a basidium" (17 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is BASIDIOSPORE a valid Scrabble word?
- BASIDIOSPORE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (12 letters, 17 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is BASIDIOSPORE worth in Scrabble?
- BASIDIOSPORE is worth 17 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a sexually produced fungal spore borne on a basidium. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does BASIDIOSPORE mean?
- BASIDIOSPORE (noun): a sexually produced fungal spore borne on a basidium. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of BASIDIOSPORE?
- BASIDIOSPORE scores 17 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 12-letter words.
- Does BASIDIOSPORE have anagrams?
- BASIDIOSPORE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in BASIDIOSPORE?
- BASIDIOSPORE has 12 letters, starts with B, ends with E, and uses the alphagram ABDEIIOOPRSS (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find BASIDIOSPORE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 12-letter results or "contains" patterns that match BASIDIOSPORE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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