OBLIQUE
/əˈbliːk/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of OBLIQUE
An oblique line.
(grammar) The oblique case.
To deviate from a perpendicular line; to move in an oblique direction.
To march in a direction oblique to the line of the column or platoon; — formerly accomplished by oblique steps, now by direct steps, the men half-facing either to the right or left.
To slant (text, etc.) at an angle.
Not erect or perpendicular; neither parallel to, nor at right angles from, the base; slanting; inclined.
Not straightforward; indirect; obscure; hence, disingenuous; underhand; perverse; sinister.
Not direct in descent; not following the line of father and son; collateral.
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Is OBLIQUE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OBLIQUE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OBLIQUE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 68 points total.
Letter Values for OBLIQUE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | b | l | i | q | u | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBLIQUE
38 words from the letters in OBLIQUE
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How to Use OBLIQUE in Word Games
OBLIQUE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since OBLIQUE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 68 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OBLIQUE to find 38 additional valid words.