Is “Obverse” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
OBVERSE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Obverse

noun
  1. 1.The heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design.

    The medal had a cross on the obverse and had a name inscribed on the reverse.

  2. 2.A proposition obtained by obversion, e.g. All men are mortal => No man is immortal.

adjective
  1. 1.Turned or facing toward the observer.

    The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription.

  2. 2.Corresponding; complementary.

    When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you don't mumble, the obverse effect is observed.

  3. 3.Having the base, or end next to the attachment, narrower than the top.

    an obverse leaf

Synonyms: analogous, like, parallel, reciprocal, facing, presenting