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Is OBSERVATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OBSERVATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OBSERVATION mean?

  1. noun

    the act of making and recording a measurement

  2. noun

    the act of observing; taking a patient look

  3. noun

    a remark expressing careful consideration

  4. noun

    facts learned by observing

    “he reported his observations to the mayor”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

11

Letters

O (1) + B (3) + S (1) + E (1) + R (1) + V (4) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 16 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 OBSERVATION

Single letters that turn OBSERVATION 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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