OBLONG
6-letter word
OBLONG is a valid Scrabble word
Is OBLONG Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — OBLONG has 6 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does OBLONG Mean?
(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation
OBLONG Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place B on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
OBLONG — Word Stats
Is OBLONG Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — OBLONG scores 9 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 9 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 9 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 9 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in OBLONG are B (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is OBLONG Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — OBLONG scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why OBLONG scores 13 pts in WWF vs 9 pts in Scrabble.
Is OBLONG a Wordle Word?
❌ No — OBLONG cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. OBLONG has 6 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from OBLONG's letters: BONGO · BOONG
Is OBLONG Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — OBLONG is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for OBLONG:
O__________GO____G Is OBLONG Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — OBLONG is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From OBLONG
Shorter words hidden in OBLONG's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within OBLONG →Anagrams of OBLONG
No perfect anagrams exist for OBLONG — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About OBLONG
Is OBLONG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OBLONG is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is OBLONG in Scrabble?
OBLONG scores 9 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is OBLONG valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. OBLONG is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does OBLONG mean?
OBLONG: (of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
Can OBLONG be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. OBLONG has 6 letters.
What words can you make from OBLONG's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from OBLONG's letters. Short words like BG, BL, BN can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does OBLONG have any anagrams?
No. OBLONG has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is OBLONG in the dictionary?
Yes. OBLONG appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.