01 Word definition

obstruct

8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants

Is OBSTRUCT a word?

Yes. OBSTRUCT is a 8-letter verb. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell OBSTRUCT?

O-B-S-T-R-U-C-T

OBSTRUCT contains 8 letters, begins with O, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

    His brother blocked him at every turn

2verb

  1. block passage through

    obstruct the path
Synonyms
blockadeblockhinderstymiestymyembarrassobturateimpedeoccludejam
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends15points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is OBSTRUCT spelled?

O1B2S3T4R5U6C7T8
Starts withOBSFirst 3 letters
Ends withUCTLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats T
Vowel balance2 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play OBSTRUCT?

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FAQ Quick answers

About OBSTRUCT.

How do you spell OBSTRUCT?

OBSTRUCT is spelled O-B-S-T-R-U-C-T. It contains 8 letters.