18 Words Starting With OY
The prefix OY appears in 18 words, from 2-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 4 entries. Average word length: 7.4 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 OY: OYSTERCATCHERS (24 pts), OYSTERCATCHER (23 pts), OYEZES (18 pts), OYEZ (16 pts), OYSTERINGS (14 pts). The shortest is OY (2 letters) and the longest is OYSTERCATCHERS (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in VANE.
Notable words: OYER — (obsolete) a hearing in a lawcourt, an assize [n].; OYERS — (obsolete) a hearing in a lawcourt, an assize [n].; OYEZES — a proclamation [n].; OYESSES — a proclamation [n]. Browse words starting with LOX for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with OY?
OYSTERCATCHERS scores 24 points. Runner-up: OYSTERCATCHER at 23 points. See words ending in BET for more high-value options.
How many words start with OY?
Our dictionary has 18 words that start with OY. They range from 2 to 14 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (4).
What is the shortest word that starts with OY?
OY at just 2 letters. It means: a grandchild [n].