OBVIATES
8-letter word
OBVIATES is a valid Scrabble word
Is OBVIATES Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 15 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 — OBVIATES 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 OBVIATES Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
OBVIATES Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place B or V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
OBVIATES — Word Stats
Is OBVIATES Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — OBVIATES 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 — 15 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in OBVIATES are B (3 pts), V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is OBVIATES Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — OBVIATES scores 15 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why OBVIATES scores 15 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 OBVIATES a Wordle Word?
❌ No — OBVIATES cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. OBVIATES 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 OBVIATES's letters: ABETS · ABIES · ABOTE · ABOVE · ABSIT · AOTES
Is OBVIATES Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — OBVIATES 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 OBVIATES:
O______________SO______S Is OBVIATES Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — OBVIATES 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 OBVIATES's letters.
Words You Can Make From OBVIATES
Shorter words hidden in OBVIATES's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as OBVIATES:
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Frequently Asked Questions About OBVIATES
Is OBVIATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OBVIATES is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is OBVIATES in Scrabble?
OBVIATES scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 15 points.
Is OBVIATES valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. OBVIATES is a valid Words With Friends word worth 15 points.
What does OBVIATES mean?
OBVIATES: A valid English word in the word list.
Can OBVIATES be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. OBVIATES has 8 letters.
What words can you make from OBVIATES's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from OBVIATES's letters. Short words like AB, AE, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does OBVIATES have any anagrams?
Yes — OBVIATES's letters can also spell: BOASTIVE.
Is OBVIATES in the dictionary?
Yes. OBVIATES appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.