91 Words Starting With OM
The prefix OM appears in 91 words, from 2-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 15 entries. Average word length: 8.7 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 OM: OMPHALOSKEPSES (27 pts), OMPHALOSKEPSIS (27 pts), OMBUDSMANSHIPS (26 pts), OMBUDSMANSHIP (25 pts), OMNICOMPETENCES (25 pts). The shortest is OM (2 letters) and the longest is OMNICOMPETENCES (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in UM.
Notable words: OMEN — to equip with a prophetic sign [v].; OMASA — the third stomach of a ruminant [n].; OMASUM — the third stomach of a ruminant [n].; OMELETS — a dish made with beaten eggs [n]. Browse words starting with STY for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with OM?
OMPHALOSKEPSES scores 27 points. Runner-up: OMPHALOSKEPSIS at 27 points. See words ending in NOMY for more high-value options.
How many words start with OM?
Our dictionary has 91 words that start with OM. They range from 2 to 15 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (15).
What is the shortest word that starts with OM?
OM at just 2 letters. It means: an intoned Hindu sacred symbol [n].