Words Containing OO — Scrabble Word List & Strategy
OO is a distinctive double-vowel pair appearing in around 250 valid Scrabble words. From everyday plays like BOOK and FOOD to premium targets like BOOKWORM (19 pts) and WOODWORK (19 pts), OO words are essential knowledge. The -OOK and -OOD endings are among the most productive patterns, and the pair's synergy with K makes it a reliable scoring combination.
Top OO Words by Score
| # | Word | Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOOKWORM | 19 | An avid reader |
| 2 | WOODWORK | 19 | Items made of wood |
| 3 | HOODWINK | 19 | To deceive |
| 4 | FOOLPROOF | 17 | Incapable of failing |
| 5 | SCHOOL | 11 | A place of learning |
| 6 | VOODOO | 10 | A spiritual practice |
| 7 | HOOK | 11 | A curved device |
| 8 | BOOK | 10 | A written work |
| 9 | COOK | 10 | To prepare food |
| 10 | FOOD | 8 | Nourishment |
| 11 | MOON | 6 | Earths satellite |
~250
Valid OO words
12 pts
Average score
Moderate
Pair frequency
Strategy Tips for OO Words
The -OOK ending (BOOK, COOK, HOOK, LOOK, NOOK, SHOOK) is incredibly productive and scores well with the K tile. The -OOD pattern (FOOD, GOOD, HOOD, WOOD, FLOOD) provides reliable short plays. SCHOOL (11 pts) uses the high-value CH combination. Double-OO words like VOODOO (10 pts) and BAMBOO (12 pts) are great vowel dumps. BOOKWORM (19 pts), WOODWORK (19 pts), and HOODWINK (19 pts) all score identically high.
🎯 Key Takeaway
OO provides ~250 valid words with exceptional K-tile synergy. BOOKWORM, WOODWORK, and HOODWINK all score 19 pts. BOOK (10 pts), COOK (10 pts), and HOOK (11 pts) are reliable everyday plays. Use VOODOO and BAMBOO as effective vowel dumps when O-heavy.
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💡 Key Insight
Building a strong vocabulary is the single biggest predictor of Scrabble success. Players who know more valid words score 30-50% higher on average than those relying on common vocabulary alone.
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Whether you are preparing for tournament play or just want to beat your family at game night, the words on this page give you a competitive edge that compounds over time.
Quick Tips
Practice with the solver: Enter your rack tiles into our free word finder to discover every valid combination. Seeing all options trains your pattern recognition over time.
Memorise in groups: Rather than learning words randomly, study them by pattern — same prefix, same suffix, or same tile combination. Grouped learning is 3x more effective than isolated word lists.
Test yourself daily: Pick 5 words from this page each day and try to use them in practice games. Active recall beats passive reading for long-term retention.
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🧠 Memory Technique
Group these words into clusters of 5 and learn one cluster per day. After a week, test yourself on all 35 — you will retain 80%+ using spaced repetition. Review any forgotten words the following day.
The most effective Scrabble study habit is short, daily sessions rather than long weekly marathons. Five minutes of focused word review every day builds permanent memory faster than an hour once a week.
Advanced Rack Management
♟️ Think Two Turns Ahead
The best move is not always the highest-scoring one. Rack leave quality determines your scoring potential on the next turn — and the one after.
✓ Good Leave
Balanced 4C/3V with no duplicates
✗ Bad Leave
AAAEEI or BCDFGH — impossible to play through
15%
Chance of drawing blank
2-3
Vowels to retain
40%
Tiles are vowels in bag
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