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
enchoric	17	17
enclose	12	12
enclosed	14	14
encloser	13	13
enclosers	14	14
encloses	13	13
enclosing	17	17
enclosure	15	15
enclosures	16	16
encode	11	11
encoded	13	13
encoder	12	12
encoders	13	13
encodes	12	12
encoding	16	16
encomia	14	14
encomiast	16	16
encomiastic	21	21
encomiasts	17	17
encomium	19	19
encomiums	20	20
encompass	19	19
encompassed	22	22
encompasses	21	21
encompassing	25	25