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OBIS

4 letters · 2 syllables · noun

O 1/1
B 3/4
I 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of OBIS

noun

A form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean.

noun

A magician or witch doctor of the magic craft.

noun

A spell performed in the practice of the magic craft; an item associated with such a spell.

noun

A sash worn with a kimono.

noun

A strip of paper looped around a book or other product.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
2
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
7
points

Is OBIS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: Short words like OBIS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for OBIS

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

Letter obis Total
Scrabble 1311 6
WWF 1411 7

Anagrams of OBIS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use OBIS in Word Games

OBIS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: OBIS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OBIS to find 18 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About OBIS

What does OBIS mean?
OBIS is a noun. A form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean.
Is OBIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OBIS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OBIS worth in Scrabble?
OBIS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from OBIS?
You can make 18 words from the letters in OBIS. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of OBIS?
The anagrams of OBIS (words using the exact same letters) are: BIOS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.