Yes. OOZE is a valid word.
OOZE is valid in the North American word list used for the Scrabble board game and other crossword tile games.
OOZE is in the NASPA Word List 2023 (NWL2023), the North American list that Tileside uses for challenges and the one used in club and tournament play.
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OOZE scores 13 points
Before any bonus squares: O 1 + O 1 + Z 10 + E 1 = 13. On a double-word square that's 26, on a triple-word 39, and every letter bonus under one of these tiles is applied first.
Example: OOZE as the first play
Later in the game, put the Z on a 3L square and OOZE is worth 33 before any word bonus.
Hooks: one tile makes a new word
Longer words from OOZE
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Same letters, other words
No other word in the list uses exactly the letters O, O, Z and E.
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OOZE + B
- BOOZEan alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
OOZE + D
- OOZEDform of OOZE: any thick, viscous matter
OOZE + N
- OZONEa colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water
OOZE + S
- OOZESform of OOZE: any thick, viscous matter
OOZE + Y
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