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
meadowlarks	23	23
meadows	14	14
meadowsweet	21	21
meadowsweets	22	22
meadowy	16	16
mealworm	18	18
mealworms	19	19
mealymouthed	25	25
meandrous	15	15
meathook	17	17
meathooks	18	18
meatloaf	15	15
meatloaves	18	18
mechanization	32	32
mechanizations	33	33
mechanochemical	36	36
mechanoreceptor	30	30
mechitzot	26	26
mechoui	16	16
mechouis	17	17
meconium	19	19
meconiums	20	20
medaillon	16	16
medaillons	17	17
medallion	16	16