Three Letter Words Starting with 'S'

High-scoring words: SUQ (12 pts), SAX (10 pts), SEX (10 pts), SIX (10 pts), SKY (10 pts)

This page lists all 64 valid three-letter Scrabble words starting with S (TWL06 dictionary — North American Scrabble). Each word is shown with its Scrabble point value. Use this list to boost your Scrabble, Words with Friends, or Wordle strategy. High-value letters like Q (10 pts), Z (10 pts), and J (8 pts) can turn a simple play into a game-winning move. All words are sourced from the official TWL06 tournament word list. Browse other starting letters using the navigation below.

64 Total Words
5.1 Avg Score (pts)
SUQ Top Word (12 pts)
6 Words ≥ 10 pts
SAB5 SAC5 SAD4 SAE3 SAG4 SAL3 SAP5 SAT3 SAU3 SAW6 SAX10 SAY6 SEA3 SEC5 SEE3 SEG4 SEI3 SEL3 SEN3 SER3 SET3 SEW6 SEX10 SHA6 SHE6 SHH9 SHY9 SIB5 SIC5 SIM5 SIN3 SIP5 SIR3 SIS3 SIT3 SIX10 SKA7 SKI7 SKY10 SLY6 SOB5 SOD4 SOL3 SOM5 SON3 SOP5 SOS3 SOT3 SOU3 SOW6 SOX10 SOY6 SPA5 SPY8 SRI3 STY6 SUB5 SUE3 SUK7 SUM5 SUN3 SUP5 SUQ12 SYN6

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many three-letter words start with S?

There are 64 valid three-letter Scrabble words starting with S in the TWL06 (North American Scrabble) tournament dictionary.

What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word (three-letter) matching 'Starting with 'S''?

The highest-scoring word is SUQ with 12 Scrabble points. Out of 64 words, 6 score 10 or more points.

What is the average Scrabble score for words on this list?

The average Scrabble score is 5.1 points per word. 42 words score 5 points or less, 16 score between 6 and 9 points, and 6 score 10 or more points.

Are all three-letter words on this list valid in Words with Friends?

Most words from the TWL06 dictionary are also valid in Words with Friends, but the two games use slightly different dictionaries. TWL06 is the official North American Scrabble tournament word list. Always verify unusual words in the Words with Friends app before playing them.