9-Letter Words Starting With SET
- 6 words
- All English dictionaries
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All 9-Letter Words Starting With SET 6 words
How common is SET at the start of nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 6 nine-letter words that start with SET. They average 10.5 points and the best is SETSCREWS (14 points).
- Total words
- 6
- Average Scrabble score
- 10.5
- out of 14 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 83.3% of words
Most common last letters
- s 83.3%
- g 16.7%
Top vowel pairs
- eo16.7%
- ou16.7%
Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with SET
s 1e 1t 1s 1c 3r 1e 1w 4s 1
S 1 + E 1 + T 1 + S 1 + C 3 + R 1 + E 1 + W 4 + S 1 = 14 points
- Double word
- 28 pts
- Triple word
- 42 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
setscrews
Form of setscrew
- nouna screw that is used to adjust the tension on a spring
- nouna screw (often without a head) that fits into the boss or hub of a wheel or cam etc. and prevents motion of the part relative to the shaft on which it is mounted
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How many nine-letter words that start with SET are there?
There are 6 nine-letter words that start with SET 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 nine-letter word that starts with SET?
SETSCREWS is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SETACEOUS (11), SETTLINGS (10), SETTERING (10).
Which rare nine-letter words that start with SET score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include SETTERING (10), SETENANTS (9), SETNESSES (9). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.