8-Letter Words Starting With OPE
- 18 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With OPE
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 8-Letter Words Starting With OPE 18 words
How common is OPE at the start of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 18 eight-letter words that start with OPE. They average 11.7 points, the best is OPENWORK (17 points) and 27.8% end in E.
- Total words
- 18
- Average Scrabble score
- 11.7
- out of 17 max
- Everyday words
- 39%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- E
- 27.8% of words
Most common last letters
- e 27.8%
- s 27.8%
- a 11.1%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with OPE
o 1p 3e 1n 1w 4o 1r 1k 5
O 1 + P 3 + E 1 + N 1 + W 4 + O 1 + R 1 + K 5 = 17 points
- Double word
- 34 pts
- Triple word
- 51 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
openwork
- nounornamental work (such as embroidery or latticework) having a pattern of openings
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How many eight-letter words that start with OPE are there?
There are 18 eight-letter words that start with OPE in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with OPE?
OPENWORK is worth 17 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are OPERABLY (15), OPERATIC (12), OPERABLE (12).
What are some common eight-letter words that start with OPE?
Everyday examples include OPERATOR, OPERATED, OPERATES, OPENNESS, OPERATIC, OPERABLE, OPENINGS, OPERANDS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare eight-letter words that start with OPE score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include OPENABLE (12), OPERCELE (12), OPERCULA (12), OPERCULE (12). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.