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Obligation

Yes, obligation is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does obligation mean?

noun

  1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force we must instill a sense of duty in our children
  2. the state of being obligated to do or pay something he is under an obligation to finish the job
  3. a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for obligation

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants5 / 5
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of obligation

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OBLIGATION.

Words you can make from obligation

Unscramble OBLIGATION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is obligation a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Obligation 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 obligation worth in Scrabble?

Obligation is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does obligation mean?

Obligation means: the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force.