6-letter words starting with S

There are 1,796 6-letter words starting with S in our word list, and 469 of them are common English words such as SCORED, SHIVER, SNAKES, STAFFS and SUBSET.

1,796words in total
469common words
SCUZZYhighest scoring (29 points)
SABINElongest common word (6 letters)

Common 6-letter words starting with S

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

6-letter words 469 words

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All 1,796 6-letter words starting with S

Includes 1,327 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 6-letter words starting with S are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 1,796 6-letter words starting with S. 469 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, SCUZZY scores 29 points, followed by SNAZZY (27). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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