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OBSTINACY

/ˈɒbstɪnəsi/

9 letters · 4 syllables · noun

O 1/1
B 3/4
S 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
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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 obstinacy Total
Scrabble 131111134 16
WWF 141112143 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBSTINACY

100 words from the letters in OBSTINACY

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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.

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.