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4 Letter Words Containing OLD

There are 13+ four letter words with OLD in our English dictionary. Every four-letter OLD word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words with OLD.

Popular 4-Letter Words With OLD

sold 5
hold 8
told 5
gold 6
cold 7
bold 7
mold 7
fold 8
olde 5
olds 5
oldy 8
wold 8

All 4-Letter Words With OLD (12 words)

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How Common is OLD as a Middle 4 Letter word?

There are 13 4-letter words containing OLD in English. The average Scrabble score here is 6.7, with -D endings dominating (77% of them).

Total Words
13
Avg Scrabble Score
6.7
Most Common Ending (77%)
D

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4 Letter Words with OLD are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 4 Letter Words starting with OLD.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter OLD-Words in Scrabble

hold 8
fold 8
oldy 8
yold 8
wold 8
bold 7

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains OLD?

8 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains OLD is hold with a total of 8 points.

H 4
O 1
L 1
D 2
verb 1. grasp, carry, or support with one's hands
Synonyms:
clasphold on toclutchgraspgripclenchcling tohave in one's hand
verb 2. keep or detain (someone)
Synonyms:
detainhold in custodyimprisonlock upshut upput behind barsput in prisonput in jailincarceratekeep under lock and keyconfineimpoundimmureinternconstrainkeep under constraint
verb 3. remain secure, intact, or in position without breaking or giving way
verb 4. contain or be capable of containing (a specified amount)
Synonyms:
have a capacity oftakehave room forhave space forcontaincomprise
verb 5. have in one's possession
Synonyms:
possesshaveownbearcarrybe the owner ofhave in one's possessionbe in possession ofhave to one's name
verb 6. keep or reserve for someone
Synonyms:
put to one sideput asideset asidelay asidekeep back
verb 7. prevent from going ahead or occurring
verb 8. arrange and take part in (a meeting or conversation)
Synonyms:
convenecallassemblesummon
noun 1. an act or manner of grasping something; a grip
Synonyms:
gripgraspclaspclutch
noun 2. power or control
Synonyms:
influencepowercontroldominancepullswaymasteryauthorityleveragecontrolgrippowerstrangleholddominionauthorityascendancy
noun 3. a fortress
noun 4. a large compartment or space in the lower part of a ship or aircraft in which cargo is stowed

FAQ 4 Letter Words With OLD

  • How many 4 letter words containing OLD are in the English dictionary?

    There are 13 4-letter words in the English dictionary that contain OLD. The average Scrabble score across them is 6.7.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words containing OLD worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "sold", "hold", "fold", "told" contain OLD and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "hold" is worth 8 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words containing OLD?

    Everyday 4-letter words containing OLD include "sold", "hold", "told", "gold", "cold".