2-Letter Words Containing O
All 2-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence O. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
Below is a snapshot of 41 dictionary matches (41 shown), averaging 2 letters and 4.1 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 41
- Avg length
- 2 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 4.1 pts
- Highest scoring
- oz (11 pts)
- Longest word
- oz (2 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 6(15%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 41 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Scrabble players will notice 6 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Suffix patterns such as -AO, -BO, -CO appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise oz (11 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 4.1 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.55, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 15% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Internal substrings often appear in compound answers. Scan length sections below to match exact slot size. Anchor words: highest scorer OZ, longest OZ. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 41 matches. Average Scrabble value here is 4.1 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- OZ (2 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZO (2 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JO (2 letters, 9 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- OX (2 letters, 9 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KO (2 letters, 6 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- OK (2 letters, 6 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- FO (2 letters, 5 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- HO (2 letters, 5 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
Word list
2-letter words
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from words containing the same letters?
- The unfiltered “words containing” page spans all lengths. This version keeps one length bucket so you can study exact slot patterns like 5-letter words containing QU.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 41 words matching this pattern. The average length is 2 letters and the average Scrabble score is 4.1 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is oz (11 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 6 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.