6 Letter Words Starting With O
Need six-letter words beginning with O? Here are all 488 from the Collins dictionary, with ozzies (24 pts) topping the table on points.
6 Letter Words Starting With O
About These 6-Letter Words
This page gathers every one of the six-letter words beginning with O that are valid in Collins Scrabble Words, 488 in all. A focused list like this is useful when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is ozzies at 24. Other high scorers include offkey (19), ozekis (19), and oozily (18). Because every word is exactly six letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 488 words, 47 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 35 end in -ES and 24 end in -ER, and 75 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 325 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 325 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
By default the words are ranked by points; switch to A-Z or Z-A with the buttons above, or filter by your letters using the finder.
Why O Words Matter in Word Games
Starting a word with O has different strategic weight depending on the game. In Wordle, it tells you one position is locked. In Scrabble, it means your word must build off an existing O on the board or start the word from a premium square. Knowing the 488 six letter words starting with O gives you flexibility in both.
High-Scoring O Plays
Top scoring six letter words that start with O: OZZIES (24), OFFKEY (19), OZEKIS (19), OOZILY (18), OXBOWS (18), OXYMEL (18), OYEZES (18), OBJECT (17). Pair one of these with a premium square and the single turn can decide a game.
Setting Up Bingos With O
Six letter O-starters are useful as setup words for seven letter bingos. If you can add a letter to turn a six letter O-word into a seven letter word, you unlock the Scrabble bingo bonus.
FAQs - 6 Letter Words Starting with O
Easiest 6-letter O words to spell?
The common-use list above shows the most familiar options. These are the easiest to spell because you already use them regularly.
Hardest 6-letter O words?
The rare end of the list contains words that are valid but unusual. Verify in the dictionary before using them in a game.
Can I use this list for Word Hurdle?
Yes. Word Hurdle uses six letter words and is the most popular Wordle variant at that length. Any word on this page is a candidate.
What 6-letter O words have double letters?
About a third of six letter words contain a repeated letter somewhere. Browse the sample list and you will spot several.
Are these words valid in Words With Friends?
Not all of them. Switch the dictionary on the finder to see which specific words are legal in WWF.