OBOE
/ˈoʊboʊ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of OBOE
A soprano and melody wind instrument in the modern orchestra and wind ensemble. It is a smaller instrument and generally made of grenadilla wood. It is a member of the double reed family.
Word Details
Is OBOE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OBOE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like OBOE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for OBOE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | b | o | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBOE
7 words from the letters in OBOE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use OBOE in Word Games
OBOE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: OBOE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OBOE to find 7 additional valid words.