OBLIGED
/əˈblaɪdʒd/
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of OBLIGED
To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
"I am obliged to report to the police station every week."
To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).
"He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive."
To be indebted to someone.
"I am obliged to you for your recent help."
Under an obligation to do something for someone.
Indebted because of a favor done.
Examples of OBLIGED in a Sentence
- "I am obliged to report to the police station every week."
- "He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive."
- "I am obliged to you for your recent help."
Word Details
Is OBLIGED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OBLIGED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OBLIGED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for OBLIGED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | b | l | i | g | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBLIGED
100 words from the letters in OBLIGED
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How to Use OBLIGED in Word Games
OBLIGED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since OBLIGED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OBLIGED to find 100 additional valid words.