3-letter words starting with S

There are 61 3-letter words starting with S in our word list, and 28 of them are common English words such as SAP, SET, SIS, SOL and SUE.

61words in total
28common words
SUQhighest scoring (12 points)
SAClongest common word (3 letters)

Common 3-letter words starting with S

28 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

3-letter words 28 words

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All 61 3-letter words starting with S

Includes 33 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 3-letter words starting with S are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 61 3-letter words starting with S. 28 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, SUQ scores 12 points, followed by SAX (10). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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