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Word: OBEAH

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
O 1 B 3 E 1 A 1 H 4
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /ษ’หˆbeรฆ/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 10 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of OBEAH

noun
  1. A form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean.
  2. A magician or witch doctor of the magic craft.
  3. A spell performed in the practice of the magic craft; an item associated with such a spell.
verb
  1. To bewitch using this kind of folk magic.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "obeah" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "obeah" can significantly improve your writing style."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

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 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 10 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OBEAH a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
OBEAH is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is OBEAH worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, OBEAH is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 10 points.
How many syllables are in OBEAH? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in OBEAH.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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