How many points is OBVIATE worth in Scrabble?

OBVIATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OBVIATE?

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

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OBVIATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. OBVIATE means "to prevent or eliminate by effective measures".

/ˈɒbviˌeɪt/

Pronunciation: /ˈɒbviˌeɪt/

To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required).
To avoid (a future problem or difficult situation).

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to prevent or eliminate by effective measures

In a sentence: "They obviate."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OBVIATE. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is OBVIATE a Scrabble word?: OBVIATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does OBVIATE mean?: to prevent or eliminate by effective measures
How do you use OBVIATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They obviate."
How many points is OBVIATE worth in Scrabble?: OBVIATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OBVIATE?: OBVIATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).