38 Words Starting With OE
The prefix OE appears in 38 words, from 2-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 12 entries. Average word length: 7.9 letters.
O sits at an interesting crossroad: short Germanic staples (on, of, or, out) mix with elaborate Latin forms (obligation, observation, opportunity).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with OE: OECUMENICAL (17 pts), OESOPHAGUS (16 pts), OEDIPALLY (15 pts), OENOPHILES (15 pts), OESOPHAGI (15 pts). The shortest is OE (2 letters) and the longest is OECUMENICAL (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in BEN.
Notable words: OEDEMA — a pathological accumulation of fluid in tissue spaces [n].; OEDEMAS — a pathological accumulation of fluid in tissue spaces [n].; OECOLOGY — the study of the interrelationships between life forms and their environment [n].; OEDIPALLY — pertaining to the libidinous feelings of a son towards his mother [adv]. Browse words starting with JA for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with OE?
OECUMENICAL scores 17 points. Runner-up: OESOPHAGUS at 16 points. See words ending in AI for more high-value options.
How many words start with OE?
Our dictionary has 38 words that start with OE. They range from 2 to 11 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (12).
What is the shortest word that starts with OE?
OE at just 2 letters. It means: a grandchild [n].