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OBELUS

6 letters · 3 syllables

O 1/1
B 3/4
E 1/1
L 1/2
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of OBELUS

OBELUS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
3
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
11
points

Is OBELUS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, OBELUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: OBELUS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for OBELUS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter obelus Total
Scrabble 131111 8
WWF 141221 11

Anagrams of OBELUS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use OBELUS in Word Games

OBELUS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, OBELUS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OBELUS to find 70 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About OBELUS

What does OBELUS mean?
OBELUS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is OBELUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OBELUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OBELUS worth in Scrabble?
OBELUS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OBELUS?
You can make 70 words from the letters in OBELUS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of OBELUS?
The anagrams of OBELUS (words using the exact same letters) are: BLOUSE, BOULES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.