How many points is OBFUSCATES worth in Scrabble?

OBFUSCATES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OBFUSCATES?

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

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OBFUSCATES

17 pts

OBFUSCATES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. OBFUSCATES is a verb form of obfuscate. OBFUSCATE means "make (something) confusing".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make dark; overshadow
To deliberately make more confusing in order to conceal the truth.
Example: Before leaving the scene, the murderer set a fire in order to obfuscate any evidence of their identity.
To alter code while preserving its behavior but concealing its structure and intent.
Example: We need to obfuscate these classes before we ship the final release.

Synonyms: confuse, muddle, obscure, darken, eclipse, overshadow

Antonyms: explain, simplify

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Definition and meaning

OBFUSCATES is a verb form of obfuscate. OBFUSCATE means "make (something) confusing".

In a sentence: "They obfuscates."

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OBFUSCATE16 pts

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Letter Values

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OBFUSCATES Scrabble FAQ

Is OBFUSCATES a Scrabble word?: OBFUSCATES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does OBFUSCATES mean?: OBFUSCATES is a verb form of obfuscate. OBFUSCATE means "make (something) confusing".
How do you use OBFUSCATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They obfuscates."
How many points is OBFUSCATES worth in Scrabble?: OBFUSCATES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OBFUSCATES?: OBFUSCATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).