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Is OBSTRUCT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OBSTRUCT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OBSTRUCT mean?

  1. verb

    hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

    “His brother blocked him at every turn”

  2. verb

    block passage through

    “obstruct the path”

  3. verb

    shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

    “The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

8

Letters

O (1) + B (3) + S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + U (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 12 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 OBSTRUCT

Single letters that turn OBSTRUCT 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 OBSTRUCT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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