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
coveralled	20	20
coveralls	18	18
covered	15	15
coverer	14	14
coverers	15	15
covering	18	18
coverings	19	19
coverless	17	17
coverlet	16	16
coverlets	17	17
coverlid	17	17
coverlids	18	18
covers	13	13
coverslip	20	20
coverslips	21	21
covert	13	13
covertly	18	18
covertness	18	18
coverts	14	14
coverture	17	17
covertures	18	18
coverup	18	18
coverups	19	19
coves	12	12
covet	12	12