Basics
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The fundamental principles or essential facts of a subject.
“Before advanced techniques, you must learn the basics.”
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Ends with -ICS; contains B, S, and C consonants.
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Worth 10 points; C worth 3 points.
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