This list includes 28 Anagrams that start with O, from “oast” to “own”. These entries are English words whose letters can form an anagram beginning with O. They’re useful for puzzles, Scrabble, classroom exercises, and creative writing.

Anagrams that start with O are words whose letters rearrange to form another valid word beginning with O. Anagrams have been popular in wordplay since antiquity and often appear in puzzles and literary games.

Below you’ll find the table with Word, Anagram(s), Definition (POS; frequency), Origin, and Notes.

Word: The listed entry that begins with O, so you can quickly identify usable words for puzzles, play, or writing.

Anagram(s): Shows valid anagram forms you can use or compare when solving puzzles or building word lists.

Definition (POS; frequency): A one-line meaning with part of speech and a common/rare/archaic tag to help you judge usefulness.

Origin: Indicates the word’s etymology or source language so you can gauge historical usage and regional familiarity.

Notes: Quick flags such as “archaic” or “obscure” and brief tips on practical use in games or composition.

Anagrams that start with O

WordLengthAnagramsPOS & Frequency
one3eonnoun, common
own3nowverb/adjective, common
owl3lownoun, common
ore3roenoun, common
ode3doenoun, common
over4rovepreposition/adverb, common
open4poneadjective/verb, common
odor4doornoun, common
omit4itemverb, common
ours4sourpronoun, common
ogre4gorenoun, common
opus4soupnoun, common
outer5routeadjective, common
optic5topicadjective/noun, common
olive5voilenoun, common
organ5argonnoun, common
ochre5chorenoun, common
ocher5chorenoun, common
oiler5orielnoun, common
orate5oaterverb, common
opera5pareonoun, common
oast4oatsnoun, rare
orach5roachnoun, rare
ordeal6reloadnoun, common
oche4echonoun, rare
orca4arconoun, common
onus4nousnoun, common
oriel5oilernoun, rare

Descriptions

one
The number 1; essential in counting and very common in everyday language.
own
To possess or belonging to; frequently used in speech and writing.
owl
Nocturnal bird known for big eyes; appears often in nature writing and idioms.
ore
Metal-bearing mineral or rock; common term in geology and industry.
ode
A lyrical poem; widely used in literature and songwriting contexts.
over
Above, across, or finished; extremely common in English.
open
Not closed or to make available; ‘pone’ is a regional noun for cornbread.
odor
A smell or scent; used frequently in everyday description.
omit
To leave out; commonly used in editing and instruction.
ours
Possessive pronoun meaning belonging to us; everyday usage.
ogre
A mythical man-eating creature; common in folklore and fiction.
opus
A creative work, especially in music; regularly used in arts contexts.
outer
Located on the outside or farther out; common in spatial descriptions.
optic
Relating to sight or eyes; ‘topic’ is a common anagram used in writing.
olive
A small fruit and its tree; ‘voile’ is a lightweight fabric, both in dictionaries.
organ
A bodily structure or musical instrument; ‘argon’ is a chemical element.
ochre
An earth pigment (alternate spelling of ocher); common in art and geology.
ocher
US spelling of the pigment; used often in art and color description.
oiler
Something that oils or a member of a hockey team; ‘oriel’ is a window type, rarer.
orate
To speak formally or pompously; ‘oater’ is slang for a western film, less common.
opera
A staged musical drama; ‘pareo’ is a wrap skirt, seen in fashion and travel contexts.
oast
A kiln for drying hops; ‘oats’ are the familiar cereal grain used in food.
orach
A saltbush plant (also spelled orache); ‘roach’ is a common insect and surname.
ordeal
A severe trial or difficulty; both words frequently appear in narrative contexts.
oche
A line behind which darts are thrown in British English; ‘echo’ is a common acoustic term.
orca
A large toothed whale; ‘arco’ is a musical direction meaning “with the bow”, technical usage.
onus
A burden or duty; ‘nous’ means common sense or intellect, used in literary and informal English.
oriel
A small projecting window; less common architectural term with a common anagram.
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