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OBSTACLE

/ˈɒbstəkl̩/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of OBSTACLE

noun

Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

"A big obstacle to understanding the manual was that it had been poorly translated from the Japanese."

Synonyms of OBSTACLE

Words with similar meaning

barrier complication hindrance hurdle impediment snag

Examples of OBSTACLE in a Sentence

  • "A big obstacle to understanding the manual was that it had been poorly translated from the Japanese."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is OBSTACLE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: OBSTACLE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for OBSTACLE

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

Letter obstacle Total
Scrabble 13111311 12
WWF 14111421 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBSTACLE

100 words from the letters in OBSTACLE

7-letter words

cablets 11/14 USUKWWF cobalts 11/14 USUKWWF boatels 9/11 USUKWWF oblates 9/11 USUKWWF alecost 9/11 UK lactose 9/11 USUKWWF locates 9/11 USUKWWF scatole 9/11 UK talcose 9/11 USUKWWF

6-letter words

cables 10/13 USUKWWF cobles 10/13 USUKWWF cablet 10/13 USUKWWF cobalt 10/13 USUKWWF solace 8/10 USUKWWF boatel 8/10 USUKWWF lobate 8/10 USUKWWF oblate 8/10 USUKWWF locate 8/10 USUKWWF ablest 8/10 USUKWWF ablets 8/10 UK bleats 8/10 USUKWWF stable 8/10 USUKWWF tables 8/10 USUKWWF castle 8/10 USUKWWF cleats 8/10 USUKWWF eclats 8/10 USWWF lacets 8/10 UK sclate 8/10 UK costae 8/9 USUKWWF bloats 8/10 USUKWWF oblast 8/10 USUKWWF costal 8/10 USUKWWF botels 8/10 USUKWWF closet 8/10 USUKWWF clotes 8/10 UK telcos 8/10 UK osteal 6/7 USUKWWF solate 6/7 USUKWWF

5-letter words

cable 9/12 USUKWWF coble 9/12 USUKWWF blocs 9/12 USUKWWF ables 7/9 USUKWWF baels 7/9 UK bales 7/9 USUKWWF blaes 7/9 UK blase 7/9 USWWF sable 7/9 USUKWWF alecs 7/9 USUKWWF claes 7/9 UK laces 7/9 USUKWWF scale 7/9 USUKWWF bolas 7/9 USUKWWF calos 7/9 UK coals 7/9 USUKWWF colas 7/9 USUKWWF boles 7/9 USUKWWF lesbo 7/9 UK lobes 7/9 USUKWWF close 7/9 USUKWWF coles 7/9 USUKWWF socle 7/9 USUKWWF ablet 7/9 UK blate 7/9 USUKWWF bleat 7/9 USUKWWF table 7/9 USUKWWF cleat 7/9 USUKWWF eclat 7/9 USWWF lacet 7/9 UK bloat 7/9 USUKWWF octal 7/9 USUKWWF botel 7/9 USUKWWF clote 7/9 UK telco 7/9 UK abets 7/8 USUKWWF baste 7/8 USUKWWF bates 7/8 USUKWWF beast 7/8 USUKWWF beats 7/8 USUKWWF besat 7/8 UK betas 7/8 USUKWWF esbat 7/8 UK tabes 7/8 USUKWWF caste 7/8 USUKWWF cates 7/8 USUKWWF cesta 7/8 USUKWWF sceat 7/8 UK taces 7/8 USUKWWF blast 7/9 USUKWWF blats 7/9 USUKWWF clast 7/9 USUKWWF clats 7/9 UK talcs 7/9 USUKWWF belts 7/9 USUKWWF blest 7/9 USUKWWF blets 7/9 USUKWWF celts 7/9 USUKWWF lects 7/9 UK basto 7/8 UK boast 7/8 USUKWWF boats 7/8 USUKWWF

How to Use OBSTACLE in Word Games

OBSTACLE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About OBSTACLE

What does OBSTACLE mean?
OBSTACLE is a noun. Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress
Is OBSTACLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OBSTACLE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OBSTACLE worth in Scrabble?
OBSTACLE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OBSTACLE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OBSTACLE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of OBSTACLE?
Synonyms of OBSTACLE include: barrier, complication, hindrance, hurdle, impediment, snag. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.