OM — Is OM a Scrabble Word?
OM is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
O = 1 + M = 3 = 4 points in Scrabble. OM is a fairly common word. On a triple-word square it is worth 12 points; in Words With Friends it scores 5 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to OM
Hooks let you play a word alongside OM and score both. OM takes 8 front hooks and 1 back hook.
Front hooks (letter + OM)
- DOM6
- MOM7
- NOM5
- POM7
- ROM5
- SOM5
- TOM5
- YOM8
Back hooks (OM + letter)
- OMS5
Reversed, OM becomes MO, which is also valid.
3 letter words containing OM (9)
- MOM7
- TOM5
- DOM6
- ROM5
- NOM5
- SOM5
- POM7
- YOM8
- OMS5
4 letter words starting with OM (3)
- OMEN6
- OMIT6
- OMER6
5 letter words starting with OM (7)
- OMEGA8
- OMENS7
- OMITS7
- OMBRE9
- OMASA7
- OMBER9
- OMERS7
About this word check
Two-letter words like OM are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is OM a Scrabble word?
Yes. OM is valid in TWL06 and scores 4 points.
Is OM valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. OM is in the ENABLE word list and scores 5 WWF points.
How many points is OM?
It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.
Is OM a two-letter word?
Yes. OM has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to OM?
Front hooks: DOM, MOM, NOM, POM, ROM, SOM, TOM, YOM. Back hooks: OMS.
How is OM scored?
O = 1 + M = 3 = 4 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.