Words That Start With OA

There are over 79 words that begin with OA in English. From 3-letter words to 12-letter entries, find OA-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with OA.

79 Common Words Starting with OA

Most Common Length
7
(19 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
10.5
(out of 20)
Most Common Ending
s
(42%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with OA?

20 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with OA is oakenshaws with a total of 20 points.

O 1
A 1
K 5
E 1
N 1
S 1
H 4
A 1
W 4
S 1

Words that begin with OA are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in OA and words with OA. Try our five letter words starting with OA page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With OA

  • How many words starting with OA are in the English dictionary?

    There are 79 words in the English dictionary that start with OA, and most of them are 7 letters long (19 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with OA?

    The longest word starting with OA is "oafishnesses" at 12 letters long. If you're looking for a more everyday word, "oath" is the longest common word starting with OA.

  • Are there any rare words starting with OA worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "oarsmanship", "oasthouse", "oarswoman", "oafishly" start with OA and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "oarsmanship" is worth 18 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with OA?

    Most words starting with OA are 7 letters long, including everyday words like "oakiest", "oakleaf", "oaklike", "oakling", "oakmoss".

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