Words That Start With SAM

Q: How many words that start with SAM are there?

There are 114 words that start with SAM in our combined English word list. The most common length is 7 letters, with 36 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring word that starts with SAM?

SAMIZDATS is worth 21 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SAMIZDAT (20), SAMARSKITES (17), SAMARIFORM (17).

Q: What are some common words that start with SAM?

Everyday examples include SAMPLE , SAME , SAMPLED , SAMPLES , SAMPLER , SAMPLING , SAMENESS , SAMES . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word that starts with SAM?

SAMARSKITES has 11 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, SAMENESS (8 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words That Start With SAM 114 words

How common is SAM at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 114 words that start with SAM. Most are 7 letters long, they average 11.1 points, the best is SAMIZDATS (21 points) and 46.5% end in S.

Total words: 114
Most common length: 7 letters; 36 words
Average Scrabble score: 11.1; out of 21 max
Longest word: SAMARSKITES; 11 letters
Most common ending: S; 46.5% of words

Most common last letters

s 46.5%
r 7%
e 6.1%

Top vowel pairs

ie5.3%
oo3.5%
ai2.6%

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

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Highest-scoring word that starts with SAM

s ₁a ₁m ₃i ₁z ₁₀d ₂a ₁t ₁s ₁

S 1 + A 1 + M 3 + I 1 + Z 10 + D 2 + A 1 + T 1 + S 1 = 21 points

Double word: 42 pts
Triple word: 63 pts

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

samizdats

Form of samizdat

nouna system of clandestine printing and distribution of dissident or banned literature

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How many words that start with SAM are there?

There are 114 words that start with SAM in our combined English word list. The most common length is 7 letters, with 36 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word that starts with SAM?

SAMIZDATS is worth 21 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SAMIZDAT (20), SAMARSKITES (17), SAMARIFORM (17).

What are some common words that start with SAM?

Everyday examples include SAMPLE, SAME, SAMPLED, SAMPLES, SAMPLER, SAMPLING, SAMENESS, SAMES. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with SAM?

SAMARSKITES has 11 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, SAMENESS (8 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words That Start With SAM 114 words

3-Letter Words Starting With SAM 1

4-Letter Words Starting With SAM 4

5-Letter Words Starting With SAM 13

6-Letter Words Starting With SAM 26

7-Letter Words Starting With SAM 36

8-Letter Words Starting With SAM 22

9-Letter Words Starting With SAM 5

10-Letter Words Starting With SAM 6

11-Letter Words Starting With SAM 1