Best Wordle guesses starting with S
If you know the answer is a five-letter word starting 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, 2,695 five-letter words end in S.
Common and uncommon words
448 of the 1,056 words (42%) are common English words. 608 are rarer entries such as SCRIM, SLEWS and STOOK. 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 start with S?
Our list has 1,056 five-letter words starting with S. 448 of them are common words and 338 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 starting with S?
STARE is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. SNORE and SOLAR are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that starts with S scores the most in Scrabble?
SOYUZ scores 17 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, SHAKY is the best at 15 points.
What are some common 5 letter words starting with S?
Common examples include STARE, SNARE, STORE, SCARE, SLATE and STALE. They are highlighted in the list above.