Is OBLIGATIONS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OBLIGATIONS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OBLIGATIONS mean?

Obligations is a form of OBLIGATION.

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”
noun
the state of being obligated to do or pay something
“he is under an obligation to finish the job”
noun
a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
noun
a written promise to repay a debt

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 14
Words With Friends: 18
Letters: 11

O (1) + B (3) + L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 14 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 OBLIGATIONS

OBLIGATIONS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

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