Obligate
Yes, obligate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
What does obligate mean?
verb
- force somebody to do something
We compel all students to fill out this form
- commit in order to fulfill an obligation
obligate money
- bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
He's held by a contract
adjective
- restricted to a particular condition of life
an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of oxygen
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for obligate
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 11 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of obligate
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OBLIGATE.
Words you can make from obligate
Frequently asked questions
Is obligate a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Obligate is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is obligate worth in Scrabble?
Obligate is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does obligate mean?
Obligate means: force somebody to do something.