With SE

8 words · highest scoring is sex at 10 points

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About 3 Letter Words With SE

There are 8 three letter words containing SE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is sex at 10 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 8 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillSEA, SEE, SEW among them.

The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.

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3 Letter Words With SE at a Glance

Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words With SE

  • sex10
  • sew6
  • sec5
  • sea3
  • see3
  • sen3
  • set3
  • use3

Common 3 Letter Words With SE

  • sea3
  • sec5
  • see3
  • sen3
  • set3
  • sew6
  • sex10
  • use3

3 Letter Words With SE Defined

seaNoun · 3 points
the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its land masses
secAbbreviation · 5 points
secant
seeVerb · 3 points
perceive with the eyes; discern visually
setVerb · 3 points
put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position
sewVerb · 6 points
join, fasten, or repair (something) by making stitches with a needle and thread or a sewing machine
sexNoun · 10 points
(chiefly with reference to people) sexual activity, including specifically sexual intercourse

3 Letter Words With SE: Questions

How many three letter words containing SE are there?

There are 8 three letter words containing SE in our dictionary, and 8 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among three letter words containing SE?

SEX is the highest scoring option at 10 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common three letter words containing SE?

SEA, SEE, SEW are among the most familiar three letter words containing SE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these three letter words containing SE valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.