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Is OBLIGE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OBLIGE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OBLIGE mean?

  1. verb

    force somebody to do something

    “We compel all students to fill out this form”

  2. verb

    bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

    “He's held by a contract”

  3. verb

    provide a service or favor for someone

    “We had to oblige him”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

O (1) + B (3) + L (1) + I (1) + G (2) + E (1) = 9 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 OBLIGE

Single letters that turn OBLIGE 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 hooks4

Words you can make from OBLIGE

The 46 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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