BASILISK
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbæzɪlɪsk//
noun
- (mythology) A mythical snake-like dragon, so venomous that even its gaze is deadly."the deadly look of the basilisk"
- (heraldry) A type of dragon used in heraldry.
- (weaponry) A type of large brass cannon."Awake ye men of Memphis, heare the clange / Of Scythian trumpets, heare the Baſiliſkes, / That roaring, ſhake Damaſcus turrets downe, […]"
- (philosophy, science fiction) An infohazard or cognitohazard, especially a Langford's basilisk."A basilisk, in this context, is information that can hurt you simply because you are aware of it."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BASILISK'?
The word BASILISK is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
S1
I1
L1
I1
S1
K5
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BASILISK'?
The word BASILISK is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
S1
I1
L2
I1
S1
K5
Total: 16 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.