OBTUSITY
8-letter word
OBTUSITY is a valid Scrabble word
Is OBTUSITY Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — OBTUSITY 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 OBTUSITY Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
OBTUSITY Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place B or Y on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
OBTUSITY — Word Stats
Is OBTUSITY Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — OBTUSITY scores 13 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 13 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 13 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in OBTUSITY are B (3 pts), Y (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is OBTUSITY Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — OBTUSITY scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why OBTUSITY scores 14 pts in WWF vs 13 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is OBTUSITY a Wordle Word?
❌ No — OBTUSITY cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. OBTUSITY 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 OBTUSITY's letters: BITSY · BITTS · BITTY · BOIST · BOTTS · BOTTU
Is OBTUSITY Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — OBTUSITY 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 OBTUSITY:
O______________YO______Y Is OBTUSITY Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — OBTUSITY 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 OBTUSITY's letters.
Words You Can Make From OBTUSITY
Shorter words hidden in OBTUSITY's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within OBTUSITY →Anagrams of OBTUSITY
No perfect anagrams exist for OBTUSITY — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About OBTUSITY
Is OBTUSITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OBTUSITY is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is OBTUSITY in Scrabble?
OBTUSITY scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is OBTUSITY valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. OBTUSITY is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does OBTUSITY mean?
OBTUSITY: A valid English word in the word list.
Can OBTUSITY be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. OBTUSITY has 8 letters.
What words can you make from OBTUSITY's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from OBTUSITY's letters. Short words like BI, BO, BS can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does OBTUSITY have any anagrams?
No. OBTUSITY has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is OBTUSITY in the dictionary?
Yes. OBTUSITY appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.