Words Starting With OO
Browse every English word that starts with the letter OO. This list is sourced from a 350 000-word dictionary and includes Scrabble-valid entries with their point scores. Use the full Word Unscrambler to filter by length, ending, or tile combination.
Below is a snapshot of 184 dictionary matches (184 shown), averaging 7.6 letters and 12.4 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 184
- Avg length
- 7.6 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 12.4 pts
- Highest scoring
- oophorectomized (34 pts)
- Longest word
- oophorectomized (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 30(16%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 184 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. High-value letter density matters: roughly 30 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Suffix patterns such as -ES, -IC, -IA, -TIC appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. Shared prefixes like OO, OOP, OOL, OOS cluster in this list — useful when you need to open a specific row or column. For quick wins, prioritise oophorectomized (34 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 12.4 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.54, this list favours vowel-rich racks.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 16% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Average Scrabble value here is 12.4 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- OOPHORECTOMIZED (15 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- OOPHORECTOMIZE (14 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- OOPHORORRHAPHY (14 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- OOPHOROPEXY (11 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- OOPHOROEPILEPSY (15 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- OOPHORECTOMY (12 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- OOPHORECTOMIES (14 letters, 23 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- OOPHOROMALACIA (14 letters, 23 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
Word list
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
12-letter words
11-letter words
10-letter words
9-letter words
8-letter words
- oologize18 pts
- oophytic18 pts
- ooziness17 pts
- oomiacks16 pts
- oophytes16 pts
- oocystic15 pts
- oomycete15 pts
- oophoric15 pts
- oocyesis13 pts
- oocystis13 pts
- oolachan13 pts
- oophoron13 pts
- oosphere13 pts
- oothecae13 pts
- oothecal13 pts
- ookinete12 pts
- oometric12 pts
- oosperms12 pts
- oosporic12 pts
- ooangium11 pts
- oogamete11 pts
- oogamies11 pts
- oogamous11 pts
- oogonium11 pts
- ootocoid11 pts
- oomantia10 pts
- oospores10 pts
- ootocous10 pts
- oogenies9 pts
- oogonial9 pts
- oologies9 pts
- oologist9 pts
7-letter words
- oozooid17 pts
- ooziest16 pts
- oomiack15 pts
- oophyte15 pts
- oomancy14 pts
- ooscopy14 pts
- oofbird13 pts
- ooftish13 pts
- oograph13 pts
- oomiaks13 pts
- ootwith13 pts
- oocysts12 pts
- oocytes12 pts
- oometry12 pts
- oophore12 pts
- oopuhue12 pts
- ootheca12 pts
- ooecium11 pts
- oolakan11 pts
- oolemma11 pts
- oomiacs11 pts
- ooplasm11 pts
- ooscope11 pts
- oosperm11 pts
- oofiest10 pts
- oofless10 pts
- ooliths10 pts
- oologic10 pts
- oopodal10 pts
- ooblast9 pts
- ooecial9 pts
- oolitic9 pts
- oometer9 pts
- ooplast9 pts
- oospore9 pts
- oodlins8 pts
- oogloea8 pts
- oogonia8 pts
- oolongs8 pts
- oolites7 pts
- oollies7 pts
- ooralis7 pts
- oouassa7 pts
6-letter words
- oozily18 pts
- oozing16 pts
- oozoid16 pts
- oozier15 pts
- oopack14 pts
- oompah13 pts
- oomphs13 pts
- oogamy12 pts
- oomiak12 pts
- oocyst11 pts
- oocyte11 pts
- ootype11 pts
- oogeny10 pts
- oohing10 pts
- oology10 pts
- oomiac10 pts
- oofier9 pts
- oolith9 pts
- ooecia8 pts
- oodles7 pts
- ooglea7 pts
- oogone7 pts
- ooidal7 pts
- oolong7 pts
- ootids7 pts
- oolite6 pts
- oorali6 pts
- oorial6 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- Why do starting letters matter in Scrabble?
- Knowing words that start with a specific letter helps you plan plays when certain tiles are already on the board, when you need to hook onto an existing word, or when you want to open a specific row or column.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 184 words matching this pattern. The average length is 7.6 letters and the average Scrabble score is 12.4 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is oophorectomized (34 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 30 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.