Starting With OBS

32 words, 7 of them common · highest scoring is obsequent at 20 points

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About 9 Letter Words Starting With OBS

There are 32 nine letter words starting with OBS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is obsequent at 20 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 7 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillOBSCURITY, OBSERVERS, OBSESSION among them.

The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.

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9 Letter Words Starting With OBS at a Glance

Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With OBS

  • obsequent20
  • obsequial20
  • obsequies20
  • obscurity16
  • obscenely16
  • obscenity16
  • obscurely16
  • obstinacy16

Common 9 Letter Words Starting With OBS

  • obscurity16
  • observant14
  • observers14
  • observing15
  • obsession11
  • obsessive14
  • obstacles13

9 Letter Words Starting With OBS by Last Letter

9 Letter Words Starting With OBS Defined

obscurityNoun · 16 points
the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant
observantAdjective · 14 points
quick to notice or perceive things
observersNoun · 14 points
a person who watches or notices something
observingVerb · 15 points
notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant
obsessionNoun · 11 points
the state of being obsessed with someone or something
obsessiveAdjective · 14 points
of the nature of an obsession

9 Letter Words Starting With OBS: Questions

How many nine letter words starting with OBS are there?

There are 32 nine letter words starting with OBS in our dictionary, and 7 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with OBS?

OBSEQUENT is the highest scoring option at 20 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common nine letter words starting with OBS?

OBSCURITY, OBSERVERS, OBSESSION are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with OBS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these nine letter words starting with OBS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.