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Word: OBOE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
O 1 B 3 O 1 E 1
Length 4 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /ษ’หˆbษ’e/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 6 pts
WWF Score 7 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 1
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile B (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy Vowel-heavy word. Excellent for clearing your rack if you are stuck with too many vowels. Place it strategically to rotate letters.

Definition of OBOE

noun
  1. A soprano and melody wind instrument in the modern orchestra and wind ensemble. It is a smaller instrument and generally made of grenadilla wood. It is a member of the double reed family.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "oboe", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "oboe" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 7 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OBOE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
OBOE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is OBOE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, OBOE is worth 6 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 7 points.
How many syllables are in OBOE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in OBOE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OBOE:

  • # the oboe effect
  • # master of oboe
  • # playing with oboe
  • # in terms of oboe

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (4 Letters)

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