OBLIGES
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of OBLIGES
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."
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
Is OBLIGES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OBLIGES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | o | b | l | i | g | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBLIGES
100 words from the letters in OBLIGES
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
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.