Is OH a Scrabble Word? — Yes, Valid for 5 Points
OH — 5 Points
O=1, H=4 · Valid in TWL ✓ · Valid in SOWPODS ✓
An exclamation of surprise or wonder. One of the most common 2-letter words in everyday English and an essential H-placement tool in competitive Scrabble.
5 pts
Base Score
H=4
Key Tile
OHO, OHS
Extensions
Both
Dictionaries
Definition & Usage
OH is an interjection expressing surprise ("oh, I didn't expect that!"), understanding ("oh, now I get it"), or wonder. As a noun, it can also mean the exclamation itself or a zero (as in phone numbers). The plural OHS is valid.
📖 Dictionary Entry
OH (interjection/noun) — used to express surprise, pain, annoyance, or understanding. Also used to address someone: "Oh, John!" Plural: OHS. Extended form: OHO (expressing triumphant surprise).
Extensions & Hooks
Strategy Tips
OH vs AH vs UH: All score 5 points. Choose based on which vowel is available. If O is on the board next to a premium square, play OH. If A is there, play AH. Flexibility is key — know all three.
OHO for the hook: OH extends to OHO (6pts) by adding O at the end. This is useful when OH is already on the board — you score OHO plus any crossword from the new O touching adjacent tiles.
Parallel scoring: OH parallel to an existing word scores both the OH and every crossword letter it touches. A well-placed parallel OH can net 15-20 points from just two tiles.
✓ OH, AH, UH, EH
All 5pts — vowel + H pattern. Valid in both dictionaries. Essential for H placement.
⭐ HM = 7pts
Highest 2-letter H word. No vowel needed. Valid TWL + SOWPODS. Use when no vowel is available.
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