Words Containing OO
Browse every English word that contains the sequence OO. Knowing words with rare letter combinations — especially Q, X, Z, and digraphs like TH, CH, and SH — is a key strategy for scoring big in Scrabble and Words with Friends.
Data at a glance — 7,309 matches, 25.1 avg pts, 14.2 avg letters.
- Total words
- 7,309
- Avg length
- 14.2 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 25.1 pts
- Highest scoring
- zoophytography (40 pts)
- Longest word
- jackpuddinghood (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 71(36%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 7,309 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. This list includes 71 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Watch for recurring suffixes like -SS, -OD, -AL, -ESS when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: zoophytography (40 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 25.1 points per word. 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. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.41, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 36% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Average Scrabble value here is 25.1 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- ZOOPHYTOGRAPHY (14 letters, 40 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JACKPUDDINGHOOD (15 letters, 37 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- ZOOPSYCHOLOGY (13 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZOOPHYTOLOGICAL (15 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZOOPSYCHOLOGIST (15 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZOOPRAXISCOPE (13 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- OOPHORECTOMIZED (15 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZOOGRAPHICALLY (14 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 7,309 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- jackpuddinghood37 pts
- zoophytological35 pts
- zoopsychologist35 pts
- oophorectomized34 pts
- hobbledehoyhood33 pts
- zoogeographical33 pts
- zoopathological32 pts
- ethnozoological30 pts
- nonzoologically30 pts
- zoopaleontology30 pts
- honeymoonstruck29 pts
- paleozoological29 pts
- protozoological29 pts
- chroococcaceous28 pts
- pseudozoogloeal28 pts
- schoolteacherly28 pts
- dermatozoonosis27 pts
- grandfatherhood27 pts
- oophoroepilepsy27 pts
- overbookishness27 pts
- palaeozoologist27 pts
- punishmentproof27 pts
- schoolgirlishly27 pts
- weatherproofing27 pts
- crookshouldered26 pts
- grandmotherhood26 pts
- stepbrotherhood26 pts
- thoroughfooting26 pts
- bloodcurdlingly25 pts
- gentlewomanhood25 pts
- schoolmasterish25 pts
- schoolmistressy25 pts
- smoothification25 pts
- superlikelihood25 pts
- uncooperatively25 pts
- burglarproofing24 pts
- frontooccipital24 pts
- overfoolishness24 pts
- schoolmasterism24 pts
- goodhumoredness23 pts
- grandparenthood23 pts
- outdoorsmanship23 pts
- probationerhood23 pts
- schoolmastering23 pts
- underoverlooker23 pts
- coldbloodedness22 pts
- cooperativeness22 pts
- microorganismal22 pts
- bloodthirstiest21 pts
- dessertspoonful21 pts
- goodheartedness21 pts
- greaseproofness21 pts
- microoperations21 pts
- troubleshooting21 pts
- poltroonishness20 pts
- troubleshooters20 pts
- untoothsomeness20 pts
- bloodguiltiness19 pts
- noncoordinating19 pts
- unmisunderstood19 pts
- goodnaturedness18 pts
- noncoordination18 pts
- atlantoodontoid17 pts
14-letter words
- zoophytography40 pts
- zoographically34 pts
- hematocytozoon33 pts
- oophorectomize32 pts
- zoophytologist32 pts
- medicozoologic31 pts
- oophororrhaphy30 pts
- photooxidative30 pts
- schoolboyishly30 pts
- zoogeographies30 pts
- cibophobiafood29 pts
- zooidiophilous29 pts
- zoopathologies29 pts
- zoopathologist29 pts
- epizootiologic28 pts
- palaeozoologic28 pts
- zoosporiferous28 pts
- antherozooidal27 pts
- chroococcaceae27 pts
- photofloodlamp27 pts
- photooxidation27 pts
- schoolteachery27 pts
- semiflashproof27 pts
- shrinkageproof27 pts
- backwoodsiness26 pts
- entozoological26 pts
- grasswidowhood26 pts
- honeymoonlight26 pts
- nincompoophood26 pts
- paleozoologist26 pts
- protozoologist26 pts
- stepfatherhood26 pts
- weatherproofed26 pts
- archpriesthood25 pts
- behoovefulness25 pts
- bridegroomship25 pts
- buffoonishness25 pts
- cockadoodledoo25 pts
- extraclassroom25 pts
- footmenfootpad25 pts
- honeymoonshine25 pts
- pseudoofficial25 pts
- schoolchildren25 pts
- schoolteaching25 pts
- soothsayership25 pts
- stepmotherhood25 pts
- thoroughfooted25 pts
- apprenticehood24 pts
- cylindroogival24 pts
- lightningproof24 pts
- oversoothingly24 pts
- schoolgirlhood24 pts
- schoolmasterly24 pts
- schoolteachers24 pts
- bloodthirstily23 pts
- burglarproofed23 pts
- nonbookishness23 pts
- oophorectomies23 pts
- oophoromalacia23 pts
- pseudobrookite23 pts
- woodcraftiness23 pts
- bulletproofing22 pts
- chrisomloosing22 pts
- foolheadedness22 pts
- mastooccipital22 pts
- oversmoothness22 pts
- splendourproof22 pts
- thingumadoodle22 pts
- tomfoolishness22 pts
- waterproofness22 pts
- arosaguntacook21 pts
- bloodthirsting21 pts
- chiarooscurist21 pts
- coolheadedness21 pts
- corrosionproof21 pts
- flatfootedness21 pts
- goodenoviaceae21 pts
- magnetooptical21 pts
- microorganisms21 pts
- noncooperative21 pts
- ovatoorbicular21 pts
- perioophoritis21 pts
- schoolmistress21 pts
- tablespoonfuls21 pts
- tablespoonsful21 pts
- antipriesthood20 pts
- bloodthirstier20 pts
- electrooptical20 pts
- electroosmotic20 pts
- overgloominess20 pts
- planoorbicular20 pts
- snaggletoothed20 pts
- troubleshooted20 pts
- uncoordinately20 pts
- unschooledness20 pts
- noncooperating19 pts
- troubleshooter19 pts
- bloodguiltless18 pts
- cooperationist18 pts
- electroosmosis18 pts
- noncooperation18 pts
- surefootedness18 pts
- torsoocclusion18 pts
- coordinateness17 pts
- incoordination17 pts
- pseudooriental17 pts
- staroobriadtsi17 pts
13-letter words
- zoopsychology36 pts
- zoopraxiscope35 pts
- zoophysiology34 pts
- zooxanthellae32 pts
- zoogeographic31 pts
- zoomechanical31 pts
- zootaxonomist31 pts
- bamboozlement30 pts
- zooplanktonic30 pts
- crookedbacked29 pts
- epizootically29 pts
- leucocytozoon29 pts
- mosquitoproof29 pts
- zoogeographer29 pts
- zootechnician29 pts
- epizootiology28 pts
- macrozoospore28 pts
- microzoospore28 pts
- overbookishly28 pts
- palaeozoology28 pts
- xanthochroous28 pts
- humidityproof27 pts
- kshatriyahood27 pts
- paleozoologic27 pts
- physicooptics27 pts
- phytooecology27 pts
- schoolbookish27 pts
- schoolboyhood27 pts
- squatterproof27 pts
- squirrelproof27 pts
How to use this list
Export mentally: the longest word (jackpuddinghood) and highest scorer (zoophytography) are the two anchors worth memorising first.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I find words with a specific letter sequence?
- Use the Pattern Finder "contains" field or browse our words-containing pages. Enter any substring (e.g. QU, TH, XYZ) to see all dictionary matches with Scrabble scores.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 7,309 words matching this pattern. The average length is 14.2 letters and the average Scrabble score is 25.1 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is zoophytography (40 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 71 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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