Words with the letter O

The letter O is a vowel that plays a vital role in Scrabble, valued at just 1 point but incredibly versatile. It’s one of the most commonly used vowels in the English language, making it easy to incorporate into a wide range of words. Short words like go, so, to, and on are especially helpful for quick plays and creating parallel words across the board. Because of its frequency, having one or more O tiles on your rack gives you flexibility and helps in connecting with other high-scoring consonants.

Strategically, O is often used to extend existing words or to build longer ones like look, cold, bore, or storm. It’s also useful in forming plural and verb endings, such as adding -o to turn ban into bano in certain valid word lists. O pairs well with high-value consonants like J, K, and Z, helping to form big-point words like joke or zone. Even though O has a low point value, using it skillfully helps maintain rack balance and opens up opportunities for scoring in multiple directions on the board.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
linocut	13	13
linocuts	14	14
linoleate	12	12
linoleates	13	13
linoleum	15	15
linoleums	16	16
linos	7	7
linotype	15	15
linotyped	17	17
linotypes	16	16
linotyping	20	20
linstock	17	17
linstocks	18	18
lintol	9	9
lintols	10	10
linuron	11	11
linurons	12	12
lion	6	6
lioness	9	9
lionesses	11	11
lionfish	15	15
lionfishes	17	17
lionhearted	16	16
lionise	9	9
lionised	11	11