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Obscure

Yes, obscure is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does obscure mean?

verb

  1. make less visible or unclear The stars are obscured by the clouds
  2. make unclear, indistinct, or blurred Her remarks confused the debate
  3. make obscure or unclear The distinction was obscured

adjective

  1. not clearly understood or expressed an obscure turn of phrase
  2. marked by difficulty of style or expression much that was dark is now quite clear to me
  3. difficult to find hidden valleys

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for obscure

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of obscure

  • bescour

Words you can make from obscure

Unscramble OBSCURE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is obscure a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Obscure 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 obscure worth in Scrabble?

Obscure is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does obscure mean?

Obscure means: make less visible or unclear.