OBITUARY
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Definition
Pronunciation: //əˈbɪt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹi//
noun
- (by extension) A brief biography of a person (especially one who is well-known) who has recently died, usually describing their life and achievements, particularly in the form of an article in a news publication or an item in a news broadcast."You know the Greeks didn't write obituaries. They only asked one question after a man died: "Did he have passion?""
- (figurative) An announcement or description of the end of something."Mouths were agape on the announcement of England's starting lineup, the return of Keira Walsh appearing miraculous 10 days after she left the pitch on a stretcher in agony. Walsh’s World Cup obituaries were written; she was England's most valuable player, irreplaceable."
- (historical) A register of deaths, especially one maintained by a religious institution; a necrology.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'OBITUARY'?
The word OBITUARY is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
O1
B3
I1
T1
U1
A1
R1
Y4
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'OBITUARY'?
The word OBITUARY is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
O1
B4
I1
T1
U2
A1
R1
Y3
Total: 14 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.