Unscramble OBELUS - 54 Words Found

We found 54 words by unscrambling the letters in OBELUS. The highest scoring Scrabble word from OBELUS is BLOUSE worth 8 points.

What does OBELUS mean?

A symbol resembling a horizontal line (–), sometimes together with one or two dots (for example, ⨪ or ÷), which was used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant; an obelisk.

Word Statistics

Total Words Found

54

Letter Count

6

Highest Scoring Word

BLOUSE

OBELUS Scrabble Score

8 pts

Letter Point Values

O 1
B 3
E 1
L 1
U 1
S 1

Letter Analysis for OBELUS

ABC

Vowels

3 (O, E, U)

abc

Consonants

3 (B, L, S)

Total Point Value

8 pts

Avg Points/Letter

1.3

Words You Can Make

6 Letter Words (3)

BLOUSE 8 pts
BOULES 8 pts
OBELUS 8 pts

5 Letter Words (9)

BLUES 7 pts
BOLES 7 pts
BOLUS 7 pts
BOULE 7 pts
BOUSE 7 pts
LOBES 7 pts
LUBES 7 pts
LOUSE 5 pts
OUSEL 5 pts

4 Letter Words (16)

BELS 6 pts
BLUE 6 pts
BOLE 6 pts
LOBE 6 pts
LOBS 6 pts
LUBE 6 pts
OBES 6 pts
SLOB 6 pts
SLUB 6 pts
LOSE 4 pts
LUES 4 pts
OLES 4 pts
SLOE 4 pts
SLUE 4 pts
SOLE 4 pts
SOUL 4 pts

3 Letter Words (17)

BEL 5 pts
BOS 5 pts
BUS 5 pts
LOB 5 pts
OBE 5 pts
SOB 5 pts
SUB 5 pts
ELS 3 pts
LEU 3 pts
OES 3 pts
OLE 3 pts
OSE 3 pts
SEL 3 pts
SOL 3 pts
SOU 3 pts
SUE 3 pts
USE 3 pts

2 Letter Words (9)

BE 4 pts
BO 4 pts
EL 2 pts
ES 2 pts
LO 2 pts
OE 2 pts
OS 2 pts
SO 2 pts
US 2 pts

Word Game Tips for OBELUS

Vowel-rich letters: OBELUS contains 3 vowels out of 6 letters. Vowel-heavy racks can be tricky in Scrabble — focus on short words to cycle through tiles and draw more consonants.

Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is BLOUSE worth 8 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.

Most options at 3 letters: You have 17 possible 3-letter words from OBELUS. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.

Many possibilities: With 54 possible words from OBELUS, you have an unusually large number of options. Take your time to scan the board for the best placement rather than settling for the first word you spot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can be made from OBELUS?

54 words can be formed from the letters in OBELUS. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.

What is the highest scoring word from OBELUS?

BLOUSE is the highest scoring word you can make from OBELUS, worth 8 Scrabble points.

Is OBELUS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OBELUS is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.

What does OBELUS mean?

A symbol resembling a horizontal line (–), sometimes together with one or two dots (for example, ⨪ or ÷), which was used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant; an obelisk.

How are Scrabble scores calculated?

Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.