Starting With OPT
4 words · highest scoring is optimize at 21 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With OPT
There are 4 eight letter words starting with OPT in our dictionary. The highest scoring is optimize at 21 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — OPTIMISM, OPTIMIST, OPTIMIZE 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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8 Letter Words Starting With OPT at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With OPT
- optimize21
- optimism14
- optimist12
- optional10
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With OPT
- optimism14
- optimist12
- optimize21
- optional10
8 Letter Words Starting With OPT by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With OPT Defined
- optimismNoun · 14 points
- hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something
- optimistNoun · 12 points
- a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something
- optimizeVerb · 21 points
- make the best or most effective use of (a situation or resource)
- optionalAdjective · 10 points
- available to be chosen but not obligatory
8 Letter Words Starting With OPT: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with OPT are there?
There are 4 eight letter words starting with OPT in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with OPT?
OPTIMIZE is the highest scoring option at 21 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with OPT?
OPTIMISM, OPTIMIST, OPTIMIZE are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with OPT. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with OPT 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.