OBSTINACY
/ˈɒbstɪnəsi/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun
O
1/1
B
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S
1/1
T
1/1
I
1/1
N
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A
1/1
C
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Y
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Definition of OBSTINACY
noun
The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.
"He finished only through a mixture of determined obstinacy and ingenuity."
Synonyms of OBSTINACY
Words with similar meaning
Examples of OBSTINACY in a Sentence
- "He finished only through a mixture of determined obstinacy and ingenuity."
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points
Is OBSTINACY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OBSTINACY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts
Words With Friends — 18 pts
Tip: OBSTINACY uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OBSTINACY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | b | s | t | i | n | a | c | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBSTINACY
100 words from the letters in OBSTINACY
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
botany
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scanty
11/12
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cytons
11/12
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bonaci
10/13
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cabins
10/13
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cobias
10/12
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bacons
10/13
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bancos
10/13
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binocs
10/13
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sanity
9/9
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satiny
9/9
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astony
9/9
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basion
8/10
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bonsai
8/10
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siabon
8/10
UK
casino
8/10
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bonita
8/10
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obtain
8/10
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action
8/10
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atonic
8/10
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cation
8/10
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actins
8/10
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antics
8/10
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nastic
8/10
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biotas
8/9
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coatis
8/9
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scotia
8/9
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batons
8/10
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actons
8/10
UK
cantos
8/10
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cotans
8/10
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octans
8/10
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bionts
8/10
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bonist
8/10
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tocsin
8/10
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tonics
8/10
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5-letter words
cyano
10/11
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yonic
10/11
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cyans
10/11
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banty
10/11
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canty
10/11
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cyton
10/11
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bitsy
10/10
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cabin
9/12
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cobia
9/11
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bacon
9/12
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banco
9/12
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basic
9/11
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bancs
9/12
UK
ayins
8/8
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onyas
8/8
UK
sayon
8/8
UK
noisy
8/8
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yonis
8/8
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atony
8/8
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ayont
8/8
UK
antsy
8/8
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nasty
8/8
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tansy
8/8
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stony
8/8
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conia
7/9
UK
basin
7/9
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nabis
7/9
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sabin
7/9
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cains
7/9
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obias
7/8
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ciaos
7/8
UK
bason
7/9
UK
canso
7/9
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bison
7/9
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cions
7/9
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coins
7/9
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icons
7/9
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scion
7/9
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sonic
7/9
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actin
7/9
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antic
7/9
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biota
7/8
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coati
7/8
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baton
7/9
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acton
7/9
UK
canto
7/9
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cotan
7/9
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octan
7/9
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biont
7/9
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ontic
7/9
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tonic
7/9
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absit
7/8
UK
baits
7/8
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How to Use OBSTINACY in Word Games
OBSTINACY is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OBSTINACY to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About OBSTINACY
What does OBSTINACY mean?
OBSTINACY is a noun. The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.
Is OBSTINACY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OBSTINACY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OBSTINACY worth in Scrabble?
OBSTINACY is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from OBSTINACY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OBSTINACY. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of OBSTINACY?
Synonyms of OBSTINACY include: conviction, insistence, recalcitrance, stubbornness, tenacity. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.