Starting With SW
12 words · highest scoring is switch at 14 points
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About 6 Letter Words Starting With SW
There are 12 six letter words starting with SW in our dictionary. The highest scoring is switch at 14 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 12 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — SWAMPS, SWEATY, SWELLS 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.
6 Letter Words Starting With SW at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words Starting With SW
- switch14
- swamps13
- swayed13
- sweaty12
- sweeps11
- swedes10
- swings10
- swords10
Common 6 Letter Words Starting With SW
- swamps13
- swayed13
- sweats9
- sweaty12
- sweeps11
- sweets9
- swings10
- switch14
6 Letter Words Starting With SW Defined
- swampsNoun · 13 points
- an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh
- swearsVerb · 9 points
- make a solemn statement or promise undertaking to do something or affirming that something is the case
- sweatyAdjective · 12 points
- exuding, soaked in, or inducing sweat
- sweepsVerb · 11 points
- clean (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter
- swellsVerb · 9 points
- (especially of a part of the body) become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid
- switchNoun · 14 points
- a device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit
6 Letter Words Starting With SW: Questions
How many six letter words starting with SW are there?
There are 12 six letter words starting with SW in our dictionary, and 12 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words starting with SW?
SWITCH is the highest scoring option at 14 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words starting with SW?
SWAMPS, SWEATY, SWELLS are among the most familiar six letter words starting with SW. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words starting with SW 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.