Starting With S
473 words · highest scoring is squib at 16 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With S
There are 473 five letter words starting with S in our dictionary. The highest scoring is squib at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 473 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — SABER, SHUNT, SPIED 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.
5 Letter Words Starting With S at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With S
- squib16
- shaky15
- sixth15
- sixty15
- sized15
- skiff15
- squad15
- squid15
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With S
- saber7
- scope9
- shear8
- sinus5
- small7
- space9
- stage6
- strip7
5 Letter Words Starting With S by Last Letter
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in E
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in S
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in Y
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in T
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in K
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in R
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in L
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in P
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in D
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in N
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in H
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in A
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in F
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in G
- 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in M
5 Letter Words Starting With S Defined
- saberNoun · 7 points
- a heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge
- seedsNoun · 6 points
- the unit of reproduction of a flowering plant, capable of developing into another such plant
- shuntVerb · 8 points
- push or pull (a train or part of a train) from the main line to a siding or from one line of rails to another
- smallAdjective · 7 points
- of a size that is less than normal or usual
- spiedVerb · 8 points
- work for a government or other organization by secretly obtaining information about enemies or competitors
- stoicNoun · 7 points
- a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining
5 Letter Words Starting With S: Questions
How many five letter words starting with S are there?
There are 473 five letter words starting with S in our dictionary, and 473 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with S?
SQUIB is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with S?
SABER, SHUNT, SPIED are among the most familiar five letter words starting with S. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with S 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.