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Is OBSTRUCTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OBSTRUCTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does OBSTRUCTION mean?

  1. noun

    any structure that makes progress difficult

  2. noun

    the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction

  3. noun

    something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

    “lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement”

  4. noun

    the act of obstructing

    “obstruction of justice”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

11

Letters

O (1) + B (3) + S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + U (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 15 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 OBSTRUCTION

Single letters that turn OBSTRUCTION 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 OBSTRUCTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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