How many points is OBSCENITY worth in Scrabble?

OBSCENITY is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OBSCENITY?

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

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OBSCENITY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. OBSCENITY means "state or quality of being obscene".

Something that is obscene.
Example: Martha wouldn't go into the art museum because, as she put it, "They have obscenities just sitting out, on display!"
An act of obscene behaviour.
Example: Bestiality was outlawed as an obscenity in the strongly conservative community.
Specifically, an offensive word; a profanity; a dirty word.
Example: Eliza couldn't stand her daughter's music; as she saw it, it was just shouted obscenities and a heavy drum beat.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

state or quality of being obscene

In a sentence: "The obscenity is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OBSCENITY. It scores 16 points.

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

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Is OBSCENITY a Scrabble word?: OBSCENITY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does OBSCENITY mean?: state or quality of being obscene
How do you use OBSCENITY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The obscenity is noted."
How many points is OBSCENITY worth in Scrabble?: OBSCENITY is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OBSCENITY?: OBSCENITY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).