OBTAINED
8-letter word
OBTAINED is a valid Scrabble word
Is OBTAINED Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — OBTAINED 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 OBTAINED Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
OBTAINED Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place B on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
OBTAINED — Word Stats
Is OBTAINED Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — OBTAINED scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in OBTAINED are B (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is OBTAINED Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — OBTAINED scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why OBTAINED scores 13 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is OBTAINED a Wordle Word?
❌ No — OBTAINED cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. OBTAINED 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 OBTAINED's letters: ABEND · ABIDE · ABNET · ABODE · ABOTE · ADION
Is OBTAINED Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — OBTAINED 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 OBTAINED:
O______________DO______D Is OBTAINED Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — OBTAINED 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 OBTAINED's letters.
Words You Can Make From OBTAINED
Shorter words hidden in OBTAINED's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within OBTAINED →Anagrams of OBTAINED
No perfect anagrams exist for OBTAINED — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About OBTAINED
Is OBTAINED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OBTAINED is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is OBTAINED in Scrabble?
OBTAINED scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is OBTAINED valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. OBTAINED is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does OBTAINED mean?
OBTAINED: A valid English word in the word list.
Can OBTAINED be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. OBTAINED has 8 letters.
What words can you make from OBTAINED's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from OBTAINED's letters. Short words like AB, AD, AE can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does OBTAINED have any anagrams?
No. OBTAINED has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is OBTAINED in the dictionary?
Yes. OBTAINED appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.