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A curated list of 5-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to BAS starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: basal, based, baser.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| basal | 5 | 2 | |
| based | 5 | 2 | |
| baser | 5 | 2 | |
| bases | 5 | 2 | |
| basic | 5 | 2 | |
| basil | 5 | 2 | |
| basin | 5 | 2 | |
| basis | 5 | 2 | |
| basks | 5 | 1 | |
| bassi | 5 | 2 | |
| basso | 5 | 2 | |
| bassy | 5 | 2 | |
| baste | 5 | 1 | |
| basts | 5 | 1 |
Are BAS-starting words common?
BAS is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after BAS quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.