5-Letter Words Starting With SL
There are 67 five-letter words that start with SL in our word list. The most common are SLEEP, SLIDE and SLAVE.
SLOJD scores the most in Scrabble, at 13 points. The most common start is SLA-, with 17 words. For Wordle, SLIDE is a strong guess here because it tests five different letters.
- Words
- 67
- Top score
- SLOJD · 13
- Groups
- 6
Common 5-letter words starting with SL and their meanings
- sleep7 pts
- verb: be asleep
- slide6 pts
- verb: move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
- slave8 pts
- noun: a person who is owned by someone
- slash8 pts
- verb: cut with sweeping strokes
- slope7 pts
- noun: an elevated geological formation
- slice7 pts
- noun: a share of something
- slump9 pts
- verb: assume a drooping posture or carriage
- slack11 pts
- adjective: not tense or taut
- slant5 pts
- noun: a biased way of looking at or presenting something
- slate5 pts
- verb: designate or schedule
- sling6 pts
- verb: hurl as if with a sling
- slink9 pts
- verb: walk stealthily
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 67 5-letter words starting with SL
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with SLA 17
- slabs7
- slack11
- slags6
- slain5
- slake9
- slams7
- slang6
- slank9
- slant5
- slaps7
- slash8
- slate5
- slats5
- slaty8
- slave8
- slaws8
- slays8
Starting with SLE 6
- sleds6
- sleek9
- sleep7
- sleet5
- slept7
- slews8
Starting with SLI 14
- slice7
- slick11
- slide6
- slier5
- slily8
- slime7
- slims7
- slimy10
- sling6
- slink9
- slipe7
- slips7
- slipt7
- slits5
Starting with SLO 13
- slobs7
- sloes5
- slogs6
- sloid6
- slojd13
- sloop7
- slope7
- slops7
- slosh8
- sloth8
- slots5
- slows8
- sloyd9
Starting with SLU 14
- slubs7
- slued6
- slues5
- sluff11
- slugs6
- slump9
- slums7
- slung6
- slunk9
- slurb7
- slurp7
- slurs5
- slush8
- sluts5
Starting with SLY 3
- slyer8
- slyly11
- slype10
Frequently asked questions
How many 5-letter words starting with SL are there?
There are 67 five-letter words that start with SL in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 5-letter word starting with SL in Scrabble?
SLOJD is for the highest score at 13 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 5-letter words starting with SL?
Common examples include SLEEP, SLIDE, SLAVE, SLASH, SLOPE and SLICE.
Which 5-letter words starting with SL end in E?
9 of them end in E, including SLIDE, SLAVE, SLOPE and SLICE.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
Many of them are accepted as Wordle guesses, but Wordle answers are usually common words like SLEEP, SLIDE and SLAVE. Use our Wordle Helper to filter by your green, yellow and gray letters.