Basic

5 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Fundamental, essential, or forming the foundation of something.

“She learned the basic principles of cooking from her grandmother.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbeɪsɪk/

Syllables

bas·ic

Related Words

Synonyms

fundamental elementary

Antonyms

incidental

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Good vowel placement with A, I and common consonants.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points; C adds value and good for building.

Words Related to Basic

Anagrams of Basic

Words that use exactly the same letters as “basic”.

bacis

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “basic” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

baric basil basin basis

Words you can make from Basic

Shorter words formed from the letters in “basic”.

absi acis asci bais bias cabs isba

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “basic”.

basics

Longer words starting with Basic

Words that begin with “basic”.

basics basically

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