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Is OBSESSION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OBSESSION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OBSESSION mean?

  1. noun

    an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will

    “her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly”

  2. noun

    an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

9

Letters

O (1) + B (3) + S (1) + E (1) + S (1) + S (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 11 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 OBSESSION

Single letters that turn OBSESSION 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 OBSESSION

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