Common 5-letter words that start with SC
With their Scrabble points and, for the first 16, a short meaning, most used first.
- score★7a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
- scale★7an ordered reference standard
- scene★7the place where some action or event occurs
- scope★9an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
- screw★10to attach with a helical fastener
- scuba★9to swim underwater using a breathing device with compressed air
- scout★7to observe for the purpose of obtaining information
- scary★10frightening
- scoop★9the quantity a scoop will hold
- scans★7to examine closely
- scrap★9a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
- scent★7a distinctive odor that is pleasant
- scarf★10a piece of cloth worn for warmth or protection
- scare★7to frighten
- scams★9to cheat or swindle
- scrub★9to rub hard in order to clean
All 105 words
SCA…
5-letter words starting with SCA (32)
Top score: SCAFF, 13 points
SCE…
5-letter words starting with SCE (5)
Top score: SCEND, 8 points. to pitch upward on a wave
SCH…
5-letter words starting with SCH (4)
Top score: SCHWA, 13 points (tied with one other). a type of vowel sound
SCI…
5-letter words starting with SCI (1)
Top score: SCION, 7 points. a child or descendant
SCL…
5-letter words starting with SCL (1)
Top score: SCLIM, 9 points
SCO…
5-letter words starting with SCO (22)
Top score: SCOFF, 13 points. to express rude doubt or derision
SCR…
5-letter words starting with SCR (19)
Top score: SCREW, 10 points (tied with three others). to attach with a helical fastener
SCU…
5-letter words starting with SCU (20)
Top score: SCUZZ, 25 points. a dirty or contemptible person
SCY…
5-letter words starting with SCY (1)
Top score: SCYES, 10 points
About these words
- 105 of the 12,982 5-letter words start with SC (1%).
- 74 are good in NWL2023, 105 in Collins Scrabble Words, 74 in WOW24 and 70 in the Words With Friends list. 20 are everyday words.
- In Scrabble points, scuzz scores the most (25), then five words on 13.