How many points is OBSCURES worth in Scrabble?

OBSCURES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OBSCURES?

OBSCURES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to OBSCURES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes OBSCUREST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OBSCURES

12 pts

OBSCURES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. OBSCURES means "obscure, to make obscure. OBSCURE means "dark or indistinct".".

Meaning & examples

verb

To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.
To hide, put out of sight etc.
To conceal oneself; to hide.

Synonyms: becloud, bedarken, bedim, bemist

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

obscure, to make obscure. OBSCURE means "dark or indistinct".

In a sentence: "They obscures."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

OBSCURE11 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after OBSCURES. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

OBSCUREST13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in OBSCURES, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 12

OBSCURES Scrabble FAQ

Is OBSCURES a Scrabble word?: OBSCURES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does OBSCURES mean?: obscure, to make obscure. OBSCURE means "dark or indistinct".
How do you use OBSCURES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They obscures."
How many points is OBSCURES worth in Scrabble?: OBSCURES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OBSCURES?: OBSCURES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OBSCURES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes OBSCUREST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.