4-Letter Words Starting With SC
- 21 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With SC
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 4-Letter Words Starting With SC 21 words
How common is SC at the start of four-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 21 four-letter words that start with SC. They average 7.3 points, the best is SCOW (9 points) and 14.3% end in G.
- Total words
- 21
- Average Scrabble score
- 7.3
- out of 9 max
- Everyday words
- 19%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- G
- 14.3% of words
Most common last letters
- g 14.3%
- t 14.3%
- d 9.5%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring four-letter word that starts with SC
s 1c 3o 1w 4
S 1 + C 3 + O 1 + W 4 = 9 points
- Double word
- 18 pts
- Triple word
- 27 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
scow
- nounany of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
- nouna barge carrying bulk materials in an open hold
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How many four-letter words that start with SC are there?
There are 21 four-letter words that start with SC 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 four-letter word that starts with SC?
SCOW is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SCAW (9), SCRY (9), SCYE (9).
What are some common four-letter words that start with SC?
Everyday examples include SCAN, SCUM, SCAR, SCAB, SCAD, SCAM, SCOW, SCAT. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare four-letter words that start with SC score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include SCAW (9), SCRY (9), SCYE (9), SCAG (7). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.