Starting With S Ending in F

11 words · highest scoring is skiff at 15 points

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About 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in F

There are 11 five letter words starting with S and ending in F in our dictionary. The highest scoring is skiff at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 11 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — SCARF, SHELF, SPOOF 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. This list is also searched as words ending with F — it is the same set either way.

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5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in F at a Glance

Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in F

  • skiff15
  • scoff13
  • shelf11
  • sniff11
  • snuff11
  • staff11
  • stiff11
  • stuff11

Common 5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in F

  • scarf10
  • scoff13
  • serif8
  • skiff15
  • sniff11
  • snuff11
  • staff11
  • stiff11

5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in F Defined

scarfNoun · 10 points
a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head
scoffVerb · 13 points
speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
shelfNoun · 11 points
a flat length of wood or other rigid material, attached to a wall or forming part of a piece of furniture, that provides a surface for the storage or display of objects
sniffVerb · 11 points
draw up air audibly through the nose to detect a smell, to stop it running, or to express contempt
spoofNoun · 10 points
a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect
stiffAdjective · 11 points
not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid

5 Letter Words Starting With S Ending in F: Questions

How many five letter words starting with S and ending in F are there?

There are 11 five letter words starting with S and ending in F in our dictionary, and 11 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with S and ending in F?

SKIFF is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common five letter words starting with S and ending in F?

SCARF, SHELF, SPOOF are among the most familiar five letter words starting with S and ending in F. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these five letter words starting with S and ending in F 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.