9-Letter Words Starting With OUGH
- 2 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 9-Letter Words Starting With OUGH 2 words
How common is OUGH at the start of nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 nine-letter words that start with OUGH. They average 15 points and the best is OUGHLYING (17 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 15
- out of 17 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- G
- 50% of words
Most common last letters
- g 50%
- s 50%
Top vowel pairs
- ou100%
Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with OUGH
o 1u 1g 2h 4l 1y 4i 1n 1g 2
O 1 + U 1 + G 2 + H 4 + L 1 + Y 4 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 = 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).
oughlying
No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.
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9-Letter Words Starting With OUGH FAQ
How many nine-letter words that start with OUGH are there?
There are 2 nine-letter words that start with OUGH 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 nine-letter word that starts with OUGH?
OUGHLYING is worth 17 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are OUGHTNESS (13).
Which rare nine-letter words that start with OUGH score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include OUGHLYING (17), OUGHTNESS (13). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.