111 Words Starting With OFF
The prefix OFF appears in 111 words, from 3-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 20 entries. Average word length: 8.9 letters.
O sits at an interesting crossroad: short Germanic staples (on, of, or, out) mix with elaborate Latin forms (obligation, observation, opportunity).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with OFF: OFFHANDEDNESSES (26 pts), OFFHANDEDLY (25 pts), OFFICEHOLDERS (25 pts), OFFENSIVENESSES (24 pts), OFFHANDEDNESS (24 pts). The shortest is OFF (3 letters) and the longest is OFFENSIVENESSES (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in CANT.
Notable words: OFFS — to go away [v].; OFFAL — waste or rejected parts, esp.; OFFALS — waste or rejected parts, esp.; OFFBEAT — an unaccented beat in a musical measure [n]. Browse words starting with AX for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with OFF?
OFFHANDEDNESSES scores 26 points. Runner-up: OFFHANDEDLY at 25 points. See words ending in BEEP for more high-value options.
How many words start with OFF?
Our dictionary has 111 words that start with OFF. They range from 3 to 15 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (20).
What is the shortest word that starts with OFF?
OFF at just 3 letters. It means: to go away [v].