Words Starting With HOMO
100 wordsHOMO- words come from the Greek root meaning 'same.' This prefix powers scientific vocabulary across biology, linguistics, and statistics, giving English precise terms for sameness and uniformity.
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1Pattern Guide
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The HOMO- prefix creates some of the longest playable words in word games. Here's how to use them strategically.
Vocabulary & Language
Linguistic patterns and usage statistics
The Greek prefix 'homo-' (same) shouldn't be confused with the Latin 'homo' (man, human). This distinction matters: HOMOGENEOUS means 'of the same kind,' while HOMO SAPIENS means 'wise man.' Most HOMO- words in English describe similarity or sameness in scientific contexts—genetics, chemistry, linguistics—where precision about identity and uniformity matters.
Total Words
131
0.0% of dictionary
Avg Length
10.8 letters
4.5 syllables
Top Scrabble
HOMOZYGOSITY
33 points
Longest Word
HOMOSCEDASTICITY
16 letters
Parts of Speech
These words average 10.8 letters and 4.5 syllables, making them among the longest playable patterns. The split between nouns (54%) and adjectives (39%) reflects their technical nature—scientific terms often come in noun-adjective pairs like HOMOGENEITY and HOMOGENEOUS.
Ancient Greek dominates this pattern, which makes sense given the prefix's origin. German contributions often came through scientific terminology, as German-speaking scientists coined many technical HOMO- compounds that English later borrowed. Proto-Hellenic roots trace back even further, showing how this prefix has been productive for thousands of years.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Short (2-4)
someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
Medium (5-7)
two words are homonyms if they are pronounced and spelled the same way but have different meanings
Long (8+)
the state of being homozygous; having two identical alleles of the same gene
the act of making something homogeneous or uniform in composition
Short (2-4)
someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
Medium (5-7)
two words are homonyms if they are pronounced and spelled the same way but have different meanings
Long (8+)
the act of making something homogeneous or uniform in composition
HOMOZYGOSITY tops Scrabble at 33 points, while HOMOGENIZATION leads WWF at 32 points. The Y-heavy words like HOMOZYGOSITY and HOMOPHONICALLY perform slightly better in Scrabble where Y scores 4 points versus WWF's lower relative value. For medium-length plays, HOMONYM scores 17 in Scrabble but 18 in WWF—the M is worth more in Words With Friends. Focus on words with multiple Ms and Ns for better WWF returns.
Length Extremes
Longest and shortest valid words
Longest
Scientific terminology drives the extreme lengths here. Terms like HOMOSCEDASTICITY (a statistics concept) need every syllable to convey precise meaning. The absence of short words reflects how this learned Greek prefix never simplified into casual English.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature
"there is a remarkable homogeneity between the two companies"
two words are homonyms if they are pronounced and spelled the same way but have different meanings
formed by blending unlike elements especially by reducing one element to particles and dispersing them throughout another substance
HOMOGENEITY means 'the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature.' Beyond its scientific uses, it's a powerful Scrabble play at 18 points that uses common letters. The -EITY ending connects it to other high-value abstract nouns.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.