Yes, OH is a valid word.OH is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means expresses surprise.
OH in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Two-letter words like OH are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, OH forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for OH
OH takes 4 front hooks and 3 back hooks.
Front hooks: FOH, NOH, OOH, POH
Back hooks: OHM, OHO, OHS
Anagrams and words inside OH
Its letters also spell HO.
Longer words that start or end with OH
Our dictionary has 14 longer words that begin with OH and 7 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is MATZOH at 20 Scrabble points.
Starting with OH:
OHM, OHO, OHS, OHED, OHIA, OHMS, OHIAS, OHING, OHMIC, OHMAGE, OHMAGES, OHMMETER, OHMICALLY, OHMMETERS
Ending with OH:
FOH, NOH, OOH, POH, POOH, MATZOH, PHARAOH
Frequently asked questions
Is OH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OH is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does OH mean?
OH means expresses surprise.
How many points is OH worth?
OH is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to OH?
OH takes 4 front hooks and 3 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: FOH, NOH, OOH, POH, OHM, OHO, OHS.