Starting With OA
4 words · highest scoring is oaks at 8 points
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About 4 Letter Words Starting With OA
There are 4 four letter words starting with OA in our dictionary. The highest scoring is oaks at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — OAKS, OARS, OATH among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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4 Letter Words Starting With OA at a Glance
Highest Scoring 4 Letter Words Starting With OA
- oaks8
- oath7
- oars4
- oats4
Common 4 Letter Words Starting With OA
- oaks8
- oars4
- oath7
- oats4
4 Letter Words Starting With OA by Last Letter
4 Letter Words Starting With OA Defined
- oaksNoun · 8 points
- a large tree which bears acorns and typically has lobed deciduous leaves. Oaks are dominant in many north temperate forests and are an important source of durable timber used in building, furniture, and (formerly) ships
- oarsNoun · 4 points
- a pole with a flat blade, used to row or steer a boat through the water
- oathNoun · 7 points
- a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behaviour
- oatsNoun · 4 points
- an Old World cereal plant with a loose, branched cluster of florets, cultivated in cool climates and widely used for animal feed
4 Letter Words Starting With OA: Questions
How many four letter words starting with OA are there?
There are 4 four letter words starting with OA in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among four letter words starting with OA?
OAKS is the highest scoring option at 8 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common four letter words starting with OA?
OAKS, OARS, OATH are among the most familiar four letter words starting with OA. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these four letter words starting with OA valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.