obligation
Obligation can refer to the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force, the state of being obligated to do or pay something, or a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor.
Length
10
Scrabble
13
WWF
17
Starts
OB
Ends
ION
Difficulty
Hard
Dictionary
What Does “OBLIGATION” Mean?
/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
obligation has 5 documented senses across noun.
Noun
5 sensesthe social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
“we must instill a sense of duty in our children”
“{'source': 'John D.Rockefeller Jr', 'text': 'every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty'}”
Synonyms
the state of being obligated to do or pay something
“he is under an obligation to finish the job”
a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
Synonyms
a written promise to repay a debt
a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
Synonyms for OBLIGATION
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
10
Vowels
5
Consonants
5
Word Intelligence
Explore the word obligation with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.
Definition
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
Length
10 letters
Starts With
O
Ends With
N
Vowels
5
Consonants
5
Letters
O, B, L, I, G, A, T, I, O, N
Use Case
Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.
Letter Breakdown
Word Facts
Key letter, score, and pattern facts for obligation.
Word Strategy
Strategy notes for using obligation in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.
Scrabble Strategy
★★★★☆OBLIGATION has a Scrabble score of 13. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.
Wordle Strategy
★★☆☆☆OBLIGATION is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.
Crossword Strategy
★★★☆☆OBLIGATION can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 10-letter structure.
Anagram Strategy
★★★☆☆OBLIGATION contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.
Letter Intelligence
A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside obligation.
Unique Letters
8
Repeated Letters
2
Highest Value Letter
B
Letter Pattern
ABCDEFGDAH
CV Pattern
VCCVCVCVVC
Vowel Share
50%
Consonant Share
50%
Bigrams
OB, BL, LI, IG, GA, AT, TI, IO, ON
Trigrams
OBL, BLI, LIG, IGA, GAT, ATI, TIO, ION
Crossword Intelligence
Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for obligation.
Related Words
oaf
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
oafish
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
oafishly
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
oafishness
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
oafishnesses
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
oafs
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
oak
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
oaked
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
oaken
This word is included in the UnscrambleHQ word-game dictionary. A verified definition is not currently available.
Word Usage Insights
Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.
Word Intelligence Links
Explore word lists connected to OBLIGATION by length, score, vowels, consonants, starting letters, ending letters, and word game tools.
Word Family
Explore words that share a similar beginning or root pattern with obligation.
Related Word Tools
Explore related word lists, patterns, and tools connected to this page.