Is OB a Scrabble Word? SOWPODS Only — NOT Valid in TWL
OB — a shortened form of "objection" — is one of those SOWPODS-exclusive words that gives international players an extra B-dump option. At 4 points, it's not flashy, but it's tactically useful when you need to shed a B tile in Collins games. North American players beware: OB is completely invalid in TWL.
OB
4 points · O(1) + B(3) · An objection · SOWPODS only
OB is valid in Collins (international) but INVALID in TWL (North America). A useful B-tile outlet in SOWPODS games, especially when BO or BA don't fit the board position.
4
Points
✗
Invalid TWL
✓
Valid SOWPODS
2 B-tiles
In the Bag
What Does OB Mean?
📖 Definition
OB is a noun meaning an objection. It's a British informal shortening — "No obs" meaning "no objections." Collins includes many informal shortenings that TWL considers too casual for competitive play.
All Two-Letter B Words
B is a solid 3-point tile with several two-letter options. OB adds one more for SOWPODS players:
OB vs BO: Mirror Words
OB — SOWPODS Only
O(1) + B(3) = 4pts. An objection. Only playable in Collins games. Use when BO doesn't fit the board layout.
BO — Both Dictionaries
B(3) + O(1) = 4pts. A type of fig tree (short for bodhi). Safe in any Scrabble game. Same score, different direction.
When to Play OB
Board position matters: When BO doesn't fit (B needs to go second), OB gives you the reverse option in SOWPODS games. Same 4 points, different letter order.
Cross-word creation: O is incredibly common on boards (8 tiles in the bag). Playing B adjacent to an existing O to form OB while your main word scores separately is a common tactic.
Endgame flexibility: Having OB as an additional B-word (beyond BO, BA, BE, BI, BY, AB) gives SOWPODS players more options for their final plays in tight board positions.
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