OBVERSE
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of OBVERSE
The heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design.
"The medal had a cross on the obverse and had a name inscribed on the reverse."
A proposition obtained by obversion, e.g. All men are mortal => No man is immortal.
Turned or facing toward the observer.
"The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription."
Corresponding; complementary.
"When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you don't mumble, the obverse effect is observed."
Having the base, or end next to the attachment, narrower than the top.
"an obverse leaf"
Examples of OBVERSE in a Sentence
- "The medal had a cross on the obverse and had a name inscribed on the reverse."
- "The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription."
- "When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you don't mumble, the obverse effect is observed."
- "an obverse leaf"
Word Details
Is OBVERSE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OBVERSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OBVERSE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for OBVERSE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | b | v | e | r | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OBVERSE
99 words from the letters in OBVERSE
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How to Use OBVERSE in Word Games
OBVERSE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since OBVERSE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OBVERSE to find 99 additional valid words.