5-Letter Words Starting With SC
Looking for five-letter words that start with SC? This page lists all 70 of them, from SCABS to SCUTS. The most common are SCENE, SCORE and SCALE.
SCHAV, SCHWA and SCOFF score the most in Scrabble, at 13 points each. The most common start is SCA-, with 23 words. For Wordle, SCORE is a strong guess here because it tests five different letters.
- Words
- 70
- Top score
- SCHAV · 13
- Groups
- 7
Common 5-letter words starting with SC and their meanings
- scene7 pts
- noun: the place where some action occurs
- score7 pts
- noun: a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
- scale7 pts
- noun: an ordered reference standard
- scope9 pts
- noun: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control
- scorn7 pts
- noun: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
- scare7 pts
- verb: cause fear in
- scent7 pts
- noun: a distinctive odor that is pleasant
- scrub9 pts
- verb: clean with hard rubbing
- scoff13 pts
- verb: laugh at with contempt and derision
- scold8 pts
- verb: censure severely or angrily
- scowl10 pts
- verb: frown with displeasure
- scoot7 pts
- verb: run or move very quickly or hastily
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 70 5-letter words starting with SC
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with SCA 23
- scabs9
- scads8
- scags8
- scald8
- scale7
- scall7
- scalp9
- scaly10
- scamp11
- scams9
- scans7
- scant7
- scape9
- scare7
- scarf10
- scarp9
- scars7
- scart7
- scary10
- scats7
- scatt7
- scaup9
- scaur7
Starting with SCE 4
- scena7
- scend8
- scene7
- scent7
Starting with SCH 4
- schav13
- schmo12
- schul10
- schwa13
Starting with SCI 1
- scion7
Starting with SCO 14
- scoff13
- scold8
- scone7
- scoop9
- scoot7
- scope9
- scops9
- score7
- scorn7
- scots7
- scour7
- scout7
- scowl10
- scows10
Starting with SCR 10
- scrag8
- scram9
- scrap9
- scree7
- screw10
- scrim9
- scrip9
- scrod8
- scrub9
- scrum9
Starting with SCU 14
- scuba9
- scudi8
- scudo8
- scuds8
- scuff13
- sculk11
- scull7
- sculp9
- scums9
- scups9
- scurf10
- scuta7
- scute7
- scuts7
Frequently asked questions
How many 5-letter words starting with SC are there?
There are 70 five-letter words that start with SC in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 5-letter word starting with SC in Scrabble?
SCHAV, SCHWA and SCOFF are tied for the highest score at 13 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 5-letter words starting with SC?
Common examples include SCENE, SCORE, SCALE, SCOPE, SCORN and SCARE.
Which 5-letter words starting with SC end in E?
9 of them end in E, including SCENE, SCORE, SCALE and SCOPE.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
Many of them are accepted as Wordle guesses, but Wordle answers are usually common words like SCENE, SCORE and SCALE. Use our Wordle Helper to filter by your green, yellow and gray letters.