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5-Letter Words With SCAL

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Popular 5-Letter Words With SCAL

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 5-Letter Words With SCAL 6 words

How often does SCAL appear in five-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 6 five-letter words containing SCAL. They average 8 points and the best is SCALY (10 points).

Total words
6
Average Scrabble score
8
out of 10 max
Everyday words
67%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
A
16.7% of words

Most common last letters

  • a 16.7%
  • d 16.7%
  • e 16.7%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word containing SCAL

s 1c 3a 1l 1y 4

S 1 + C 3 + A 1 + L 1 + Y 4 = 10 points

Double word
20 pts
Triple word
30 pts

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

scaly

  1. adjectiverough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
  2. adjectivehaving the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles
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How many five-letter words containing SCAL are there?

There are 6 five-letter words containing SCAL 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 five-letter word containing SCAL?

SCALY is worth 10 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SCALP (9), SCALD (8), SCALE (7).

What are some common five-letter words containing SCAL?

Everyday examples include SCALE, SCALD, SCALY, SCALP. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare five-letter words containing SCAL score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include SCALA (7), SCALL (7). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.