Starting With O
77 words · highest scoring is objective at 23 points
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About 9 Letter Words Starting With O
There are 77 nine letter words starting with O in our dictionary. The highest scoring is objective at 23 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 77 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — OBEDIENCE, OFFSEASON, ORTHODOXY 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.
9 Letter Words Starting With O at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With O
- objective23
- optimized23
- orthodoxy23
- oversized22
- objection20
- occupancy20
- organized20
- overwatch20
Common 9 Letter Words Starting With O
- obedience14
- observing15
- occurring14
- ombudsman16
- optimized23
- originate10
- outskirts13
- overruled13
9 Letter Words Starting With O Defined
- obedienceNoun · 14 points
- compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another's authority
- obstaclesNoun · 13 points
- a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress
- offseasonNoun · 15 points
- a time of year when a particular activity, typically a sport, is not engaged in
- optimizedVerb · 23 points
- make the best or most effective use of (a situation or resource)
- orthodoxyNoun · 23 points
- authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice
- overlooksVerb · 16 points
- fail to notice
9 Letter Words Starting With O: Questions
How many nine letter words starting with O are there?
There are 77 nine letter words starting with O in our dictionary, and 77 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with O?
OBJECTIVE is the highest scoring option at 23 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words starting with O?
OBEDIENCE, OFFSEASON, ORTHODOXY are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with O. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words starting with O 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.