Basilica
/bəˈsɪlɪkə/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Basilica
noun
- A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.
- A Roman Catholic church or cathedral with basilican status, a honorific status granted by the pope to recognize its historical, architectural, or sacramental importance.
- An apartment provided in the houses of persons of importance, where assemblies were held for dispensing justice; hence, any large hall used for this purpose.
Anagrams of Basilica
Letter Values
b3
a1
s1
i1
l1
i1
c3
a1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Basilica
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 "Basilica"
Basilica is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Basilica" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "basilica" is a medium-scoring word.