OBVIATE
/ˈɒbviˌeɪt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of OBVIATE
To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required).
To avoid (a future problem or difficult situation).
Word Details
Is OBVIATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OBVIATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OBVIATE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for OBVIATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | b | v | i | a | t | 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 OBVIATE
76 words from the letters in OBVIATE
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How to Use OBVIATE in Word Games
OBVIATE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since OBVIATE 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 OBVIATE to find 76 additional valid words.