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OBLIGES

7 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of OBLIGES

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."

Examples of OBLIGES 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
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is OBLIGES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OBLIGES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for OBLIGES

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

Letter obliges Total
Scrabble 1311211 10
WWF 1421311 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBLIGES

100 words from the letters in OBLIGES

How to Use OBLIGES in Word Games

OBLIGES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since OBLIGES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About OBLIGES

What does OBLIGES mean?
OBLIGES is a verb. To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
Is OBLIGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OBLIGES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OBLIGES worth in Scrabble?
OBLIGES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OBLIGES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OBLIGES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.