Obelus
/ˈɒbləs/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:11 pts6 letters
Definition of Obelus
noun
- 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.
- A dagger symbol (†), which is used in printed matter as a reference mark to refer the reader to a footnote, marginal note, etc.; beside a person's name to indicate that the person is deceased; or beside a date to indicate that it is a person's death date; an obelisk.
Anagrams of Obelus
Letter Values
o1
b3
e1
l1
u1
s1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Obelus
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Obelus"
Obelus is a 6-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "obelus" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Obelus" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "obelus" is a low-scoring word.