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Is OBSERVANCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OBSERVANCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OBSERVANCE mean?

  1. noun

    the act of observing; taking a patient look

  2. noun

    a formal event performed on a special occasion

    “a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor”

  3. noun

    the act of noticing or paying attention

    “he escaped the notice of the police”

  4. noun

    conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

10

Letters

O (1) + B (3) + S (1) + E (1) + R (1) + V (4) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 17 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 OBSERVANCE

Single letters that turn OBSERVANCE 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

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