Best Wordle guesses ending with S
If you know the answer is a five-letter word ending with S, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in five-letter Wordle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter S
S starts more English words than any other letter and is common in blends like ST-, SH-, SL- and SP-.
In Scrabble, S is worth 1 point, and a standard set has 4 S tiles. For comparison, 1,056 five-letter words start with S.
Common and uncommon words
821 of the 2,695 words (30%) are common English words. 1,874 are rarer entries such as COFFS, LOGOS and TAMES. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but Wordle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 5 letter words end in S?
Our list has 2,695 five-letter words ending with S. 821 of them are common words and 46 are the kind of words used as Wordle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good Wordle word ending with S?
TRIES is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. ADIOS and FLIES are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that ends in S scores the most in Scrabble?
ZAXES scores 21 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, NEXUS is the best at 12 points.
What are some common 5 letter words ending with S?
Common examples include TRIES, CRIES, DRIES, FRIES, ADIOS and FLIES. They are highlighted in the list above.