Starting With SCAL
5 words · highest scoring is scaly at 10 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With SCAL
There are 5 five letter words starting with SCAL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is scaly at 10 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — SCALA, SCALD, SCALP 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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5 Letter Words Starting With SCAL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With SCAL
- scaly10
- scalp9
- scald8
- scala7
- scale7
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With SCAL
- scala7
- scald8
- scale7
- scalp9
- scaly10
5 Letter Words Starting With SCAL by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With SCAL Defined
- scalaNoun · 7 points
- the central duct of the cochlea in the inner ear, containing the sensory cells and separated from the scala tympani and scala vestibuli by membranes
- scaldVerb · 8 points
- injure with very hot liquid or steam
- scaleNoun · 7 points
- each of the small, thin horny or bony plates protecting the skin of fish and reptiles, typically overlapping one another
- scalpNoun · 9 points
- the skin covering the head, excluding the face
- scalyAdjective · 10 points
- covered in scales
5 Letter Words Starting With SCAL: Questions
How many five letter words starting with SCAL are there?
There are 5 five letter words starting with SCAL in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with SCAL?
SCALY is the highest scoring option at 10 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with SCAL?
SCALA, SCALD, SCALP are among the most familiar five letter words starting with SCAL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with SCAL 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.