OBSOLETE
8-letter word
OBSOLETE is a valid Scrabble word
Is OBSOLETE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — OBSOLETE has 8 |
| 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 OBSOLETE Mean?
no longer in use
OBSOLETE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place B on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
OBSOLETE — Word Stats
Is OBSOLETE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — OBSOLETE scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 12 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in OBSOLETE are B (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is OBSOLETE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — OBSOLETE scores 12 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why OBSOLETE scores 12 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is OBSOLETE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — OBSOLETE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. OBSOLETE has 8 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 OBSOLETE's letters: BEEST · BEETS · BELTS · BESET · BESOT · BETEL
Is OBSOLETE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — OBSOLETE 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 OBSOLETE:
O______________EO______E Is OBSOLETE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — OBSOLETE 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
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within OBSOLETE's letters.
Words You Can Make From OBSOLETE
Shorter words hidden in OBSOLETE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within OBSOLETE →Anagrams of OBSOLETE
No perfect anagrams exist for OBSOLETE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About OBSOLETE
Is OBSOLETE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OBSOLETE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is OBSOLETE in Scrabble?
OBSOLETE scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 12 points.
Is OBSOLETE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. OBSOLETE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 12 points.
What does OBSOLETE mean?
OBSOLETE: no longer in use
Can OBSOLETE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. OBSOLETE has 8 letters.
What words can you make from OBSOLETE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from OBSOLETE's letters. Short words like BE, BL, BO can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does OBSOLETE have any anagrams?
No. OBSOLETE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is OBSOLETE in the dictionary?
Yes. OBSOLETE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.