Dictionary
Obviation
o 1b 3v 4i 1a 1t 1i 1o 1n 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does obviation mean?
noun
the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively
Synonymsforestallingpreclusion
Is OBVIATION 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 OBVIATION worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
15 ptsNYT Crossplay
17 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in OBVIATION
Hooks for OBVIATION
Add one letter to the front or back of OBVIATION to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like OBVIATION
Common words that share the ending -IATION, 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 -IATION Obviation: quick answers
Is OBVIATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OBVIATION is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.
How many points is OBVIATION worth?
OBVIATION scores 14 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 17 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does obviation mean?
As a noun, obviation means “the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively”.
What words can you make with the letters in OBVIATION?
You can make 116 shorter words from OBVIATION, such as BAVIN, BIVIA, OVATION, BONIATO. See the full list.