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Is OBLIGATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OBLIGATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OBLIGATION mean?

  1. noun

    the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

    “we must instill a sense of duty in our children”

  2. noun

    the state of being obligated to do or pay something

    “he is under an obligation to finish the job”

  3. noun

    a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor

  4. noun

    a written promise to repay a debt

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

O (1) + B (3) + L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 13 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for OBLIGATION

Single letters that turn OBLIGATION into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from OBLIGATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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