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OBLIGATE

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of OBLIGATE

verb

To bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie.

verb

To cause to be grateful or indebted; to oblige.

verb

To commit (money, for example) in order to fulfill an obligation.

adjective

Able to exist or survive only in a particular environment or by assuming a particular role.

"an obligate anaerobe"

adjective

Absolutely indispensable; essential.

Examples of OBLIGATE in a Sentence

  • "an obligate anaerobe"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is OBLIGATE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: OBLIGATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for OBLIGATE

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

Letter obligate Total
Scrabble 13112111 11
WWF 14213111 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBLIGATE

100 words from the letters in OBLIGATE

How to Use OBLIGATE in Word Games

OBLIGATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OBLIGATE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About OBLIGATE

What does OBLIGATE mean?
OBLIGATE is a verb. To bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie.
Is OBLIGATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OBLIGATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OBLIGATE worth in Scrabble?
OBLIGATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OBLIGATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OBLIGATE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.