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Observatory
o 1b 3s 1e 1r 1v 4a 1t 1o 1r 1y 4
About 5 syllables
noun · 11 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does observatory mean?
noun
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
Synonymslookoutobservation towerlookout station
Is OBSERVATORY a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is OBSERVATORY worth?
Scrabble
19 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
20 ptsNYT Crossplay
22 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in OBSERVATORY
Best shorter words top 30 of 749
bravery 15observator 15overstory 15overby 14overstay 14avoyers 13botryose 13strayve 13avoyer 12barytes 12betrays 12bevy 12bootery 12bovates 12bravers 12bravest 12bravoes 12brayers 12obovate 12obverts 12overroast 12robotry 12rosebay 12savory 12tarboys 12vestry 12votary 12aboves 11baryes 11baryte 11
See all 749 words made from OBSERVATORY Words that end like OBSERVATORY
Common words that share the ending -ORY, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ORY Observatory: quick answers
Is OBSERVATORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OBSERVATORY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 19 points before board bonuses.
How many points is OBSERVATORY worth?
OBSERVATORY scores 19 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 20 in Wordfeud and 22 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does observatory mean?
As a noun, observatory means “a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in OBSERVATORY?
You can make 749 shorter words from OBSERVATORY, such as BRAVERY, OBSERVATOR, OVERSTORY, OVERBY. See the full list.