Words Containing OBSO

23 words contain OBSO anywhere. Scores range up to 20 points (OBSOLESCENTLY), averaging 14.3 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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US VALID
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Definition

A large insect with long mandibles in the male, whose larvae are used as bait.

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Definition

Plural of DOBSONFLY.

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Definition

A large North American insect with long mandibles in males; larvae used as bait.

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Definition

Plural of DOBSON.

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Definition

To become obsolete or fall into disuse.

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Definition

Past tense of OBSOLESCE.

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Definition

The process of becoming outdated and no longer used.

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Definition

Plural of OBSOLESCENCE.

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Definition

In the process of becoming outdated or no longer used.

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Definition

In a way that is becoming obsolete.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of OBSOLESCE.

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Definition

Present participle of OBSOLESCE.

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Definition

No longer in use or useful; outmoded.

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Definition

Past tense of OBSOLETE.

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Definition

In an outdated or no longer used manner.

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Definition

The state of being out of date or no longer in use.

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Definition

Plural of OBSOLETENESS.

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Definition

Plural of OBSOLETE.

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Definition

Present participle of OBSOLETE.

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US INVALID
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Definition

The process of becoming obsolete.

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US INVALID
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Definition

Plural of OBSOLETION.

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US INVALID
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Definition

An obsolete word or phrase.

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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of OBSOLETISM.

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OBSOLESCENTLY scores 20 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.