What does OZ mean?
OZ is the abbreviation for ounce, and Oz is also used as a name. Abbreviations and names are not in these board-game word lists.
Example: The recipe calls for 8 oz of flour.
OZ in each word list
| Word list | Valid? | Points |
|---|---|---|
| US Scrabble (NWL2023): US and Canada | No | n/a |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE list) | No | n/a |
| Collins Scrabble Words: UK and international | No | n/a |
The US answer and the Words With Friends answer come straight from the word lists. The Collins answer is from the official Collins two-letter word list.
What to play instead of OZ
For a two-letter Z play, use ZA.
Valid 2-letter words that start with O: OD, OE, OF, OH, OI, OK, OM, ON, OP, OR, OS, OW, OX and OY.
See every short word in the 2 letter Scrabble words and 3 letter words lists, or check another word with the Scrabble word checker.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does OZ count as a word?
- Only as an abbreviation for ounce or as a name. Abbreviations and names are not in these board-game word lists.
- Is OZ a valid word in Words With Friends?
- OZ is not in ENABLE, the public word list Words With Friends started from. The app updates its own dictionary and may accept it, so check in the game for the final word.
- Is there a two letter Scrabble word with Z?
- Yes: ZA. It is the only one in the US list.
- What words can you make by adding one letter to OZ?
- COZ. Adding a letter in front of or after a word on the board like this is called a hook: it can let you extend one word while making another.