8-Letter Words Starting With SM

Q: How many eight-letter words that start with SM are there?

There are 134 eight-letter words that start with SM in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with SM?

SMALLPOX is worth 19 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SMORZATO (19), SMACKING (17), SMOCKING (17).

Q: What are some common eight-letter words that start with SM?

Everyday examples include SMALLEST , SMALLISH , SMOOTHLY , SMASHING , SMARTEST , SMALLPOX , SMUGGEST , SMOKIEST . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: Which rare eight-letter words that start with SM score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include SMORZATO (19), SMILAXES (17), SMOKEHOS (17), SMATCHED (16). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.

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All 8-Letter Words Starting With SM 134 words

How common is SM at the start of eight-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 134 eight-letter words that start with SM. They average 13.1 points, the best is SMALLPOX (19 points) and 31.3% end in S.

Total words: 134
Average Scrabble score: 13.1; out of 19 max
Everyday words: 18%; common in ordinary English
Most common ending: S; 31.3% of words

Most common last letters

s 31.3%
g 23.1%
r 10.4%

Top vowel pairs

ie13.4%
oo11.9%
ou5.2%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with SM

s ₁m ₃a ₁l ₁l ₁p ₃o ₁x ₈

S 1 + M 3 + A 1 + L 1 + L 1 + P 3 + O 1 + X 8 = 19 points

Double word: 38 pts
Triple word: 57 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

smallpox

nouna highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars

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How many eight-letter words that start with SM are there?

There are 134 eight-letter words that start with SM in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with SM?

SMALLPOX is worth 19 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SMORZATO (19), SMACKING (17), SMOCKING (17).

What are some common eight-letter words that start with SM?

Everyday examples include SMALLEST, SMALLISH, SMOOTHLY, SMASHING, SMARTEST, SMALLPOX, SMUGGEST, SMOKIEST. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare eight-letter words that start with SM score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include SMORZATO (19), SMILAXES (17), SMOKEHOS (17), SMATCHED (16). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.