8 Words Starting With OFT
The prefix OFT appears in 8 words, from 3-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 5-letter words with 2 entries. Average word length: 6.5 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 OFT: OFTENTIMES (15 pts), OFTTIMES (13 pts), OFTENEST (11 pts), OFTENER (10 pts), OFTEST (9 pts). The shortest is OFT (3 letters) and the longest is OFTENTIMES (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in SI.
Notable words: OFTEN — happening many times [adv].; OFTEST — often [adv].; OFTENER — happening many times [adv].; OFTENEST — happening many times [adv]. Browse words starting with ROSE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with OFT?
OFTENTIMES scores 15 points. Runner-up: OFTTIMES at 13 points. See words ending in CAN for more high-value options.
How many words start with OFT?
Our dictionary has 8 words that start with OFT. They range from 3 to 10 letters, with 5-letter words being the most common (2).
What is the shortest word that starts with OFT?
OFT at just 3 letters. It means: often [adv].