4-letter words starting with S

There are 346 4-letter words starting with S in our word list, and 139 of them are common English words such as SANK, SHAW, SLAM, SOON and SUIT.

346words in total
139common words
SIZYhighest scoring (16 points)
SACKlongest common word (4 letters)

Common 4-letter words starting with S

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

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4-letter words 139 words

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All 346 4-letter words starting with S

Includes 207 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 4-letter words starting with S are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 346 4-letter words starting with S. 139 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, SIZY scores 16 points, followed by SPAZ (15). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.