8-Letter Words Starting With OPEN
- 6 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With OPEN
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 8-Letter Words Starting With OPEN 6 words
How common is OPEN at the start of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 6 eight-letter words that start with OPEN. They average 12.2 points and the best is OPENWORK (17 points).
- Total words
- 6
- Average Scrabble score
- 12.2
- out of 17 max
- Everyday words
- 33%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- E
- 33.3% of words
Most common last letters
- e 33.3%
- s 33.3%
- k 16.7%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with OPEN
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 OPEN are there?
There are 6 eight-letter words that start with OPEN 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 OPEN?
OPENWORK is worth 17 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are OPENCAST (12), OPENABLE (12), OPENINGS (11).
What are some common eight-letter words that start with OPEN?
Everyday examples include OPENNESS, OPENINGS, OPENWORK. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare eight-letter words that start with OPEN score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include OPENABLE (12), OPENSIDE (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.