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Obstacle

Yes, obstacle is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does obstacle mean?

noun

  1. something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement
  2. an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for obstacle

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of obstacle

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OBSTACLE.

Words you can make from obstacle

Unscramble OBSTACLE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is obstacle a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Obstacle 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 obstacle worth in Scrabble?

Obstacle is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does obstacle mean?

Obstacle means: something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted.