How many points is OBFUSCATION worth in Scrabble?

OBFUSCATION is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OBFUSCATION?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OBFUSCATIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

OBFUSCATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. OBFUSCATION means "the act of obfuscating".

The act or process of obfuscating, or obscuring the perception of something; the concept of concealing the meaning of a communication by making it more confusing and harder to interpret.
Confusion, bewilderment, or a baffled state resulting from something obfuscated, or made more opaque and muddled with the intent to obscure information.
A single instance of intentionally obscuring the meaning of something to make it more difficult to grasp.
Example: During the debate, the candidate sighed at his opponent's obfuscations.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the act of obfuscating

In a sentence: "The obfuscation is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OBFUSCATION. It scores 18 points.

Add one letter after OBFUSCATION. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is OBFUSCATION a Scrabble word?: OBFUSCATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does OBFUSCATION mean?: the act of obfuscating
How do you use OBFUSCATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The obfuscation is noted."
How many points is OBFUSCATION worth in Scrabble?: OBFUSCATION is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OBFUSCATION?: OBFUSCATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OBFUSCATION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OBFUSCATIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.