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Every 4-letter word in our dictionary that begins with OU. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with OU” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
Below is a snapshot of 11 dictionary matches (11 shown), averaging 4 letters and 7 Scrabble points.
With only 11 matches in our dictionary, every word here is worth memorising — there are no filler entries. Among these entries, 2 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Watch for recurring suffixes like -CH, -DS, -GH, -UCH when planning hooks and parallel plays. The highest-scoring word shown is ouze at 13 points. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 7 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.55, this list favours vowel-rich racks.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
A compact result set means you can memorise the entire page in one session. Treat each word as high leverage — there is little noise to filter out. About 18% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
When the board already shows the first letters, this page validates every 4-letter continuation before you spend a turn. Average Scrabble value here is 7 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Cross-reference related pages linked below to explore adjacent patterns — internal links connect starting letters, endings, lengths, and contained sequences.
Players who viewed this list also explore: Word Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Daily Puzzle Hints, Word Unscrambler, Anagram Solver, Scrabble Score Calculator. Follow the links for adjacent patterns, tools, and per-word score pages.