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Obscurity

Yes, obscurity is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does obscurity mean?

noun

  1. the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
  2. an obscure and unimportant standing; not well known he worked in obscurity for many years
  3. the state of being indistinct or indefinite for lack of adequate illumination

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for obscurity

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of obscurity

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OBSCURITY.

Words you can make from obscurity

Unscramble OBSCURITY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is obscurity a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Obscurity 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 obscurity worth in Scrabble?

Obscurity is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does obscurity mean?

Obscurity means: the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand.