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OBVIATES is a playable word

obviate Scrabble^® Dictionary

verb

obviated, obviating, obviates

to prevent or eliminate by effective measures

(adjective) obviable

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195 Playable Words can be made from "OBVIATES"

2-Letter Words (22 found)

3-Letter Words (58 found)

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5-Letter Words (35 found)

6-Letter Words (8 found)

7-Letter Words (1 found)

obviate

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