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OBLIGED

/əˈblaɪdʒd/

7 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

O 1/1
B 3/4
L 1/2
I 1/1
G 2/3
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of OBLIGED

verb

To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

"I am obliged to report to the police station every week."

verb

To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

"He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive."

verb

To be indebted to someone.

"I am obliged to you for your recent help."

adjective

Under an obligation to do something for someone.

adjective

Indebted because of a favor done.

Synonyms of OBLIGED

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is OBLIGED a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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 obliged Total
Scrabble 1311212 11
WWF 1421312 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBLIGED

100 words from the letters in OBLIGED

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About OBLIGED

What does OBLIGED mean?
OBLIGED is a verb. To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
Is OBLIGED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OBLIGED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OBLIGED worth in Scrabble?
OBLIGED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OBLIGED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OBLIGED. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of OBLIGED?
Synonyms of OBLIGED include: obligated. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.