Starting With OW
4 words · highest scoring is owed at 8 points
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About 4 Letter Words Starting With OW
There are 4 four letter words starting with OW in our dictionary. The highest scoring is owed at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — OWED, OWES, OWLS 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 OW at a Glance
Highest Scoring 4 Letter Words Starting With OW
- owed8
- owes7
- owls7
- owns7
Common 4 Letter Words Starting With OW
- owed8
- owes7
- owls7
- owns7
4 Letter Words Starting With OW by Last Letter
4 Letter Words Starting With OW Defined
- owedVerb · 8 points
- have an obligation to pay or repay (something, especially money) in return for something received
- owesVerb · 7 points
- have an obligation to pay or repay (something, especially money) in return for something received
- owlsNoun · 7 points
- a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, a facial disc, a hooked beak, and typically a loud hooting call
- ownsVerb · 7 points
- have (something) as one's own; possess
4 Letter Words Starting With OW: Questions
How many four letter words starting with OW are there?
There are 4 four letter words starting with OW 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 OW?
OWED 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 OW?
OWED, OWES, OWLS are among the most familiar four letter words starting with OW. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these four letter words starting with OW 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.