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4-Letter Words Starting with O

There are numerous four-letter words starting with O that can be useful for word game enthusiasts and language learners alike. For instance, common words like oafs, oaks, and oars come to mind, while less familiar options such as oyer and oyes may require a bit more digging. If you're a fan of games like Words With Friends or Wordle, having a solid understanding of these short words can give you an edge in competition. Oast and oath are also valid four-letter words that start with the letter O, making them great additions to your vocabulary. By mastering these concise words, you'll be better equipped to tackle word puzzles and challenges, whether for fun or as a means to improve your language skills.

4-Letter Words (107)

  • OOZY 16 · 15
  • OYEZ 16 · 15
  • ONYX 14 · 14
  • ORYX 14 · 13
  • OOZE 13 · 13
  • ORZO 13 · 13
  • OUZO 13 · 14
  • OXIM 13 · 14
  • OXID 12 · 12
  • OKAY 11 · 10
  • OKEH 11 · 10
  • OXEN 11 · 12
  • OXES 11 · 11
  • OFAY 10 · 9
  • OFFS 10 · 10
  • OBEY 9 · 9
  • OHMS 9 · 9
  • OPAH 9 · 9
  • ORBY 9 · 9
  • OUCH 9 · 10
  • OUPH 9 · 10
  • OVUM 9 · 12
  • OAKS 8 · 8
  • ODYL 8 · 8
  • OHED 8 · 7
  • OINK 8 · 9
  • OKAS 8 · 8
  • OKES 8 · 8
  • OKRA 8 · 8
  • OLDY 8 · 8
  • ORGY 8 · 8
  • OWED 8 · 8
  • OAFS 7 · 7
  • OATH 7 · 6
  • ODIC 7 · 8
  • OGAM 7 · 9
  • OHIA 7 · 6
  • OILY 7 · 7
  • ONLY 7 · 8
  • OOHS 7 · 6
  • OPED 7 · 8
  • OVAL 7 · 9
  • OVEN 7 · 9
  • OVER 7 · 8
  • OWES 7 · 7
  • OWLS 7 · 8
  • OWNS 7 · 8
  • OWSE 7 · 7
  • OYER 7 · 6
  • OYES 7 · 6
  • OBES 6 · 7
  • OBIA 6 · 7
  • OBIS 6 · 7
  • OBIT 6 · 7
  • OBOE 6 · 7
  • OBOL 6 · 8
  • OCAS 6 · 7
  • ODDS 6 · 6
  • OMEN 6 · 8
  • OMER 6 · 7
  • OMIT 6 · 7
  • ONCE 6 · 8
  • OOPS 6 · 7
  • OPAL 6 · 8
  • OPEN 6 · 8
  • OPES 6 · 7
  • OPTS 6 · 7
  • OPUS 6 · 8
  • ORBS 6 · 7
  • ORCA 6 · 7
  • ORCS 6 · 7
  • OTIC 6 · 7
  • ODEA 5 · 5
  • ODES 5 · 5
  • ODOR 5 · 5
  • OGEE 5 · 6
  • OGLE 5 · 7
  • OGRE 5 · 6
  • OLDS 5 · 6
  • ORAD 5 · 5
  • ORDO 5 · 5
  • OUDS 5 · 6
  • OARS 4 · 4
  • OAST 4 · 4
  • OATS 4 · 4
  • OILS 4 · 5
  • OLEA 4 · 5
  • OLEO 4 · 5
  • OLES 4 · 5
  • OLIO 4 · 5
  • OLLA 4 · 6
  • ONES 4 · 5
  • ONTO 4 · 5
  • ONUS 4 · 6
  • OOTS 4 · 4
  • ORAL 4 · 5
  • ORES 4 · 4
  • ORLE 4 · 5
  • ORRA 4 · 4
  • ORTS 4 · 4
  • OSAR 4 · 4
  • OSES 4 · 4
  • OSSA 4 · 4
  • OTTO 4 · 4
  • OURS 4 · 5
  • OUST 4 · 5
  • OUTS 4 · 5

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 4-letter words start with O?
There are exactly 107 four-letter words that begin with the letter O in the ENABLE Scrabble dictionary.
Are these valid in Scrabble?
Yes, all of the listed four-letter words starting with O are valid in Scrabble as they come from the ENABLE dictionary which underlies the Official Tournament and Club Word List (TWL).
Are these valid in Words With Friends?
Yes, all of the 4-letter words starting with O on this list are also valid in Words With Friends since it uses an ENABLE-derived word list.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
No, these four-letter words are not compatible with Wordle as that game specifically uses five-letter words only, and this page lists four-letter words starting with the letter O.
What's a good strategy for using 4-letter O-words in Scrabble?
When playing with the four-letter word OAFS or OATH, consider using high-scoring tiles such as Q or Z to boost your score.

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