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Updated June 2026
An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound. A duty or commitment that restricts freedom of action; something one is required to do.
“Citizens have an obligation to pay taxes and comply with the law.”
/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
ob·li·ga·tion
10-letter word with -TION suffix; contains four I's and three O's
Worth 15 points; good for using B and G on premium squares
Shorter words formed from the letters in “obligation”.
11-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “obligation”.
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