5 letter Words with S in the middle
Welcome to the world of five-letter wonders where the letter S takes center stage! Get ready to explore a delightful collection of words that hide an S right in the middle. Perfect for word game enthusiasts, language lovers, or anyone who enjoys a little linguistic twist. Let's dive in and uncover them!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| these | 8 | - | - |
| first | 8 | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) | - |
| those | 8 | - | - |
| house | 8 | provide housing for | The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town |
| cause | 7 | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results | - |
| music | 9 | punishment for one's actions | you have to face the music |
| close | 7 | cease to operate or cause to cease operating | The owners decided to move and to close the factory |
| least | 5 | used to form the superlative | The garter snake is the least dangerous snake |
| trust | 5 | complete confidence in a person or plan etc | the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust |
| worse | 8 | changed for the worse in health or fitness | I feel worse today |
| visit | 8 | come to see in an official or professional capacity | The governor visited the prison |
| horse | 8 | a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa) | - |
| using | 6 | an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) | - |
| upset | 7 | having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom | the upset pitcher of milk |
| whose | 11 | The possessive case of who or which. | - |
| taste | 5 | a strong liking | - |
| waste | 8 | cause to grow thin or weak | - |
| worst | 8 | defeat thoroughly | - |
| raise | 5 | call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) | raise a smile |
| fresh | 11 | original and of a kind not seen before | - |
| ghost | 9 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | - |
| exist | 12 | support oneself | he could barely exist on such a low wage |
| usual | 5 | commonly encountered | the usual greeting |
| noise | 5 | the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience | modern music is just noise to me |
| guest | 6 | a visitor to whom hospitality is extended | - |
| issue | 5 | a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | - |
| based | 8 | having a base | firmly based ice |
| loose | 5 | (of textures) full of small openings or gaps | a loose weave |
| pussy | 10 | containing pus | - |
| nurse | 5 | a woman who is the custodian of children | - |
| loser | 5 | a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently | - |
| chest | 10 | the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen | - |
| crash | 10 | the act of colliding with something | his crash through the window |
| chose | 10 | - | - |
| chase | 10 | cut a furrow into a columns | - |
| aside | 6 | out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts) | brush the objections aside |
| beast | 7 | a cruelly rapacious person | - |
| toast | 5 | a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event | - |
| nasty | 8 | offensive or even (of persons) malicious | in a nasty mood |
| curse | 7 | profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger | - |
| trash | 8 | worthless material that is to be disposed of | - |
| false | 8 | adopted in order to deceive | - |
| coast | 7 | the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it | the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope |
| flesh | 11 | alternative names for the body of a human being | the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak |
| mouse | 7 | to go stealthily or furtively | - |
| jesse | 12 | - | - |
| flash | 11 | a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph | - |
| crush | 10 | temporary love of an adolescent | - |
| basic | 9 | reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality | a basic story line |
| lousy | 8 | vile; despicable | a dirty (or lousy) trick |
| blast | 7 | hit hard | - |
| oscar | 7 | an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance | - |
| purse | 7 | gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker | purse ones's lips |
| brush | 10 | the act of brushing your teeth | the dentist recommended two brushes a day |
| pulse | 7 | the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart | - |
| tense | 5 | cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious | he got a phone call from his lawyer that tensed him up |
| abuse | 7 | cruel or inhumane treatment | the child showed signs of physical abuse |
| daisy | 9 | any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl | - |
| tasty | 8 | pleasing to the sense of taste | a tasty morsel |
| feast | 8 | an elaborate party (often outdoors) | - |
| burst | 7 | force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up | - |
| phase | 10 | a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle | - |
| twist | 8 | twist suddenly so as to sprain | The wrestler twisted his shoulder |
| harsh | 11 | unpleasantly stern | wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus |
| disco | 8 | popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s); melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for dancing at discotheques | - |
| risky | 12 | involving risk or danger | extremely risky going out in the tide and fog |
| rusty | 8 | impaired in skill by neglect | - |
| goose | 6 | a man who is a stupid incompetent fool | - |
| roast | 5 | subject to laughter or ridicule | His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday |
| mason | 7 | English film actor (1909-1984) | - |
| wrist | 8 | a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones | - |
| tease | 5 | disentangle and raise the fibers of | tease wool |
| flush | 11 | turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame | - |
| cease | 7 | put an end to a state or an activity | - |
| messy | 10 | dirty and disorderly | a child's messy eating habits |
| noisy | 8 | attracting attention by showiness or bright colors | a noisy sweater |
| pasta | 7 | shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg | - |
| waist | 8 | the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips | - |
| grasp | 8 | hold firmly | - |
| erase | 5 | remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing | Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong! |
| quest | 14 | the act of searching for something | a quest for diamonds |
| laser | 5 | an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light | - |
| missy | 10 | a young female | - |
| gypsy | 14 | a person who resembles a Gypsy in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life | - |
| moose | 7 | large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America | - |
| fatso | 8 | a rotund individual | - |
| verse | 8 | a piece of poetry | - |
| lease | 5 | grant use or occupation of under a term of contract | - |
| fishy | 14 | not as expected | there was something fishy about the accident |
| costa | 7 | any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates) | - |
| dusty | 9 | covered with a layer of dust | a dusty pile of books |
| arise | 5 | result or issue | - |
| pasha | 10 | a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt | - |
| pause | 7 | interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing | The speaker paused |
| essay | 8 | make an effort or attempt | The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps |
| aisle | 5 | passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores | - |
| crust | 7 | the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties | - |
| boost | 7 | an increase in cost | - |
| frost | 8 | ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) | - |
| leash | 8 | a figurative restraint | kept a tight leash on his emotions |
| haste | 8 | the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner | in his haste to leave he forgot his book |
| midst | 8 | the location of something surrounded by other things | in the midst of the crowd |
| dense | 6 | hard to pass through because of dense growth | dense vegetation |
| asset | 5 | a useful or valuable quality | - |
| psych | 15 | - | - |
| risen | 5 | (of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon | the risen sun |
| paste | 7 | a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes | - |
| basil | 7 | leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried | - |
| tesla | 5 | United States electrical engineer and inventor (born in Croatia but of Serbian descent) who discovered the principles of alternating currents and developed the first alternating-current induction motor and the Tesla coil and several forms of oscillators (1856-1943) | - |
| hasty | 11 | done with very great haste and without due deliberation | hasty marriage seldom proveth well |
| marsh | 10 | low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water | thousands of acres of marshland |
| amuse | 7 | occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion | The play amused the ladies |
| clash | 10 | be incompatible; be or come into conflict | These colors clash |
| rinse | 5 | wash off soap or remaining dirt | - |
| wiser | 8 | - | - |
| youse | 8 | - | - |
| pepsi | 9 | Pepsi Cola is a trademarked cola | - |
| heist | 8 | commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling | - |
| blush | 10 | turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame | The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by |
| caste | 7 | a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth | - |
| moist | 7 | slightly wet | a moist breeze |
| crisp | 9 | pleasantly cold and invigorating | crisp clear nights and frosty mornings |
| rishi | 8 | - | - |
| bosom | 9 | a close affectionate and protective acceptance | in the bosom of the family |
| reset | 5 | adjust again after an initial failure | - |
| arson | 5 | malicious burning to destroy property | the British term for arson is fire-raising |
| vista | 8 | the visual percept of a region | - |
| basin | 7 | a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face | he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face |
| misty | 10 | filled or abounding with fog or mist | - |
| posed | 8 | arranged for pictorial purposes | - |
| noose | 5 | a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled | - |
| horst | 8 | a ridge of the earth's crust that has been forced upward between two faults and so is higher than the surrounding land | - |
| welsh | 11 | cheat by avoiding payment of a gambling debt | - |
| geese | 6 | - | - |
| bison | 7 | any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns | - |
| torso | 5 | the body excluding the head and neck and limbs | - |
| morse | 7 | United States portrait painter who patented the telegraph and developed the Morse code (1791-1872) | - |
| flask | 12 | the quantity a flask will hold | - |
| pushy | 13 | marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative | - |
| hoist | 8 | raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help | hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car |
| boast | 7 | speaking of yourself in superlatives | - |
| crest | 7 | lie at the top of | - |
| arose | 5 | - | - |
| bossy | 10 | offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power | a bossy way of ordering others around |
| posse | 7 | a temporary police force | - |
| patsy | 10 | a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of | - |
| lapse | 7 | a mistake resulting from inattention | - |
| nosed | 6 | having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind | - |
| pansy | 10 | a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive | - |
| kiosk | 13 | small area set off by walls for special use | - |
| fussy | 11 | exacting especially about details | fussy about clothes |
| mushy | 13 | effusively or insincerely emotional | mushy effusiveness |
| aspen | 7 | any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind | - |
| usher | 8 | someone employed to conduct others | - |
| joust | 12 | a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances | - |
| tipsy | 10 | slightly intoxicated | - |
| yeast | 8 | a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey | - |
| obese | 7 | excessively fat | - |
| nasal | 5 | sounding as if the nose were pinched | a whining nasal voice |
| gutsy | 9 | marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited | you have to admire her; it was a gutsy thing to do |
| fused | 9 | joined together into a whole | - |
| louse | 5 | wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals | - |
| miser | 7 | a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably) | - |
| cisco | 9 | cold-water fish caught in Lake Superior and northward | - |
| guise | 6 | an artful or simulated semblance | under the guise of friendship he betrayed them |
| cissy | 10 | having unsuitable feminine qualities | - |
| hussy | 11 | a woman adulterer | - |
| rasta | 5 | follower of Rastafarianism | - |
| baste | 7 | strike violently and repeatedly | - |
| usage | 6 | accepted or habitual practice | - |
| frisk | 12 | the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs | he gave the suspect a quick frisk |
| brisk | 11 | become brisk | business brisked up |
| prose | 7 | matter of fact, commonplace, or dull expression | - |
| nosey | 8 | offensively curious or inquisitive | - |
| gipsy | 11 | a person who resembles a Gypsy in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life | - |
| husky | 15 | deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion | makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky |
| angst | 6 | an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom | - |
| prism | 9 | optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image | - |
| quasi | 14 | having some resemblance | a quasi success |
| roost | 5 | sit, as on a branch | - |
| onset | 5 | (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) | - |
| kissy | 12 | - | - |
| douse | 6 | slacken | douse a rope |
| rouse | 5 | cause to be agitated, excited, or roused | - |
| chasm | 12 | a deep opening in the earth's surface | - |
| lasso | 5 | Belgian composer (1532-1594) | - |
| awash | 11 | covered with water | the main deck was afloat (or awash) |
| plush | 10 | characterized by extravagance and profusion | - |
| psalm | 9 | any sacred song used to praise the deity | - |
| poise | 7 | prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult | - |
| resin | 5 | any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules | - |
| pesky | 14 | causing irritation or annoyance | a pesky mosquito |
| vespa | 10 | type genus of the Vespidae: various hornets and yellow jackets | - |
| clasp | 9 | fasten with a buckle or buckles | - |
| pasty | 10 | resembling paste in color; pallid | he looked pasty and red-eyed |
| bushy | 13 | used of hair; thick and poorly groomed | bushy locks |
| cushy | 13 | not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship | what a cushy job! |
| dishy | 12 | (informal British) sexually attractive | a dishy blonde |
| pesto | 7 | a sauce typically served with pasta; contains crushed basil leaves and garlic and pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in olive oil | - |
| roshi | 8 | - | - |
| whisk | 15 | a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes | - |
| gusto | 6 | vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment | - |
| hurst | 8 | - | - |
| poser | 7 | a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor | - |
| palsy | 10 | loss of the ability to move a body part | - |
| visor | 8 | a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face | - |
| testy | 8 | easily irritated or annoyed | - |
| antsy | 8 | nervous and unable to relax | - |
| musty | 10 | stale and unclean smelling | - |
| brash | 10 | offensively bold | a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club |
| washy | 14 | overly diluted; thin and insipid | washy coffee |
| eased | 6 | (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear | - |
| mousy | 10 | of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse | a mousy brownish-grey color |
| dosed | 7 | treated with some kind of application | a mustache dosed with bear grease |
| ester | 5 | organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water | - |
| whish | 14 | make a sibilant sound | - |
| riser | 5 | a vertical pipe in a building | - |
| usurp | 7 | seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession | he usurped my rights |
| gassy | 9 | suffering from excessive gas in the alimentary canal | - |
| reuse | 5 | use again after processing | - |
| passe | 7 | out of fashion | - |
| horsy | 11 | - | - |
| lusty | 8 | endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health | - |
| mosey | 10 | walk leisurely | - |
| ashen | 8 | anemic looking from illness or emotion | a face turned ashen |
| masse | 7 | a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball | - |
| didst | 7 | - | - |
| canst | 7 | - | - |
| assam | 7 | state in northeastern India | - |
| usury | 8 | an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest | - |
| easel | 5 | an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas) | - |
| fosse | 8 | ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water | - |
| maser | 7 | an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation | - |
| dusky | 13 | lighted by or as if by twilight | The dusky night rides down the sky/And ushers in the morn |
| beset | 7 | decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) | - |
| wurst | 8 | - | - |
| gussy | 9 | - | - |
| durst | 6 | - | - |
| mensa | 7 | a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere and containing part of the Large Magellanic Cloud | - |
| busty | 10 | (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves | - |
| raspy | 10 | unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound | - |
| tushy | 11 | - | - |
| tryst | 8 | a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex | - |
| pease | 7 | - | - |
| paisa | 7 | a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan | - |
| whist | 11 | a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six | - |
| ascot | 7 | a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin | - |
| askew | 12 | turned or twisted to one side | rugs lying askew |
| doest | 6 | - | - |
| quash | 17 | put down by force or intimidation | The government quashes any attempt of an uprising |
| massa | 7 | - | - |
| avast | 8 | - | - |
| anise | 5 | liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors | - |
| ensue | 5 | issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end | - |
| gushy | 12 | extravagantly demonstrative | write unrestrained and gushy poetry |
| hadst | 9 | - | - |
| lysol | 8 | a clear oily brown solution of cresols in soap; used as an antiseptic and disinfectant | - |
| musky | 14 | resembling the smell of musk | - |
| aster | 5 | any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers | - |
| assay | 8 | an appraisal of the state of affairs | they made an assay of the contents |
| baser | 7 | - | - |
| piste | 7 | a flat rectangular area for fencing bouts | - |
| vesta | 8 | (Roman mythology) goddess of the hearth and its fire whose flame was tended by vestal virgins; counterpart of Greek Hestia | - |
| meuse | 7 | a European river; flows into the North Sea | - |
| druse | 6 | an adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God | - |
| cased | 8 | covered or protected with or as if with a case | knights cased in steel |
| bursa | 7 | a city in northwestern Turkey | - |
| pisco | 9 | - | - |
| tansy | 8 | common perennial aromatic herb native to Eurasia having buttonlike yellow flower heads and bitter-tasting pinnate leaves sometimes used medicinally | - |
| wrest | 8 | obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically | wrest the knife from his hands |
| frosh | 11 | - | - |
| gorse | 6 | very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe | - |
| hansa | 8 | - | - |
| grosz | 15 | 100 groszy equal 1 zloty in Poland | - |
| gusty | 9 | blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts | gusty winds |
| mossy | 10 | (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned | - |
| basti | 7 | - | - |
| pshaw | 13 | - | - |
| zesty | 17 | marked by spirited enjoyment | - |
| noser | 5 | - | - |
| basho | 10 | - | - |
| roust | 5 | - | - |
| terse | 5 | brief and to the point; effectively cut short | short and terse and easy to understand |
| paseo | 7 | a path set aside for walking | - |
| foist | 8 | insert surreptitiously or without warrant | - |
| knish | 12 | (Yiddish) a baked or fried turnover filled with potato or meat or cheese; often eaten as a snack | - |
| busby | 12 | tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions | - |
| balsa | 7 | forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood; used for making floats and rafts and in crafts | - |
| asker | 9 | someone who asks a question | - |
| blase | 7 | very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world | the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond' |
| aesir | 5 | (Norse mythology) the chief of gods living at Asgard | - |
| posit | 7 | put (something somewhere) firmly | She posited her hand on his shoulder |
| unsex | 12 | make infertile | - |
| goest | 6 | - | - |
| grist | 6 | grain intended to be or that has been ground | - |
| massy | 10 | - | - |
| astir | 5 | on the move | the whole town was astir over the incident |
| aspic | 9 | savory jelly based on fish or meat stock used as a mold for meats or vegetables | - |
| basal | 7 | especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem | basal placentation |
| popsy | 12 | - | - |
| resit | 5 | - | - |
| parse | 7 | analyze syntactically by assigning a constituent structure to (a sentence) | - |
| wispy | 13 | thin and weak | a wispy little fellow with small hands and feet |
| geist | 6 | - | - |
| kasha | 12 | boiled or baked buckwheat | - |
| brise | 7 | - | - |
| blest | 7 | highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace) | - |
| copse | 9 | a dense growth of bushes | - |
| rosin | 5 | any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules | - |
| testa | 5 | protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants | - |
| asura | 5 | earlier a god; later a demon; counterpart of Zoroastrian Ahura | - |
| fossa | 8 | a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) | - |
| joist | 12 | beam used to support floors or roofs | - |
| lisle | 5 | a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton) | - |
| manse | 7 | a large and imposing house | - |
| mayst | 10 | - | - |
| bosun | 7 | a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen | - |
| abase | 7 | cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | - |
| prise | 7 | to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open | - |
| ostia | 5 | - | - |
| festa | 8 | - | - |
| fusty | 11 | stale and unclean smelling | - |
| frise | 8 | - | - |
| hosen | 8 | - | - |
| inset | 5 | an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted | - |
| issei | 5 | - | - |
| causa | 7 | a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | - |
| asana | 5 | (Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga) | - |
| basso | 7 | the lowest adult male singing voice | - |
| verso | 8 | the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design | - |
| waspy | 13 | - | - |
| dowse | 9 | slacken | - |
| bosky | 14 | covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets | `bosky' is a literary term |
| curst | 7 | deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier | - |
| corse | 7 | a region of France on the island of Corsica; birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte | - |
| apish | 10 | being or given to servile imitation | - |
| perse | 7 | - | - |
| unset | 5 | - | - |
| newsy | 11 | prone to friendly informal communication | - |
| woosh | 11 | move with a sibilant sound | - |
| tasso | 5 | Italian poet who wrote an epic poem about the capture of Jerusalem during the First Crusade (1544-1595) | - |
| escar | 7 | - | - |
| estro | 5 | - | - |
| estop | 7 | - | - |
| estoc | 7 | - | - |
| escot | 7 | - | - |
| esile | 5 | - | - |
| eskar | 9 | - | - |
| esker | 9 | (geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets | - |
| eusol | 5 | - | - |
| eosin | 5 | a red fluorescent dye resulting from the action of bromine on fluorescein; used in cosmetics and as a biological stain for studying cell structures | - |
| erose | 5 | having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed | - |
| ewest | 8 | - | - |
| egest | 6 | eliminate from the body | - |
| eisel | 5 | - | - |
| earst | 5 | - | - |
| easer | 5 | - | - |
| easle | 5 | - | - |
| ensew | 8 | - | - |
| ensky | 12 | exalt to the skies; lift to the skies or to heaven with praise | - |
| elsin | 5 | - | - |
| fisty | 11 | - | - |
| flosh | 11 | - | - |
| flisk | 12 | - | - |
| fease | 8 | - | - |
| feese | 8 | - | - |
| feist | 8 | a nervous belligerent little mongrel dog | - |
| farse | 8 | - | - |
| fasci | 10 | - | - |
| fasti | 8 | - | - |
| fiest | 8 | - | - |
| festy | 11 | - | - |
| fesse | 8 | (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield | - |
| gadso | 7 | - | - |
| fusee | 8 | a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains | - |
| fusel | 8 | - | - |
| fusil | 8 | a light flintlock musket | - |
| gawsy | 12 | - | - |
| geest | 6 | - | - |
| gaspy | 11 | - | - |
| fubsy | 13 | - | - |
| frush | 11 | - | - |
| frust | 8 | - | - |
| frist | 8 | - | - |
| gnash | 9 | grind together, of teeth | - |
| godso | 7 | - | - |
| grese | 6 | - | - |
| goosy | 9 | having or revealing stupidity | - |
| gorsy | 9 | - | - |
| gosht | 9 | - | - |
| gosse | 6 | - | - |
| ghest | 9 | - | - |
| ghast | 9 | - | - |
| gesse | 6 | - | - |
| gesso | 6 | gypsum or plaster of Paris spread on a surface to make it suitable for painting or gilding (or a surface so prepared) | - |
| geste | 6 | - | - |
| glisk | 10 | - | - |
| glost | 6 | - | - |
| giust | 6 | - | - |
| gismo | 8 | something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | - |
| girsh | 9 | - | - |
| hanse | 8 | - | - |
| hasta | 8 | - | - |
| hashy | 14 | - | - |
| halse | 8 | - | - |
| hawse | 11 | the hole that an anchor rope passes through | - |
| hause | 8 | - | - |
| heast | 8 | - | - |
| grise | 6 | - | - |
| grisy | 9 | - | - |
| gursh | 9 | - | - |
| guyse | 9 | - | - |
| gusla | 6 | - | - |
| gusle | 6 | - | - |
| gusli | 6 | - | - |
| howso | 11 | - | - |
| hoser | 8 | - | - |
| hosey | 11 | - | - |
| hosta | 8 | robust east Asian clump-forming perennial herbs having racemose flowers: plantain lilies; sometimes placed in family Hostaceae | - |
| hosel | 8 | - | - |
| hosed | 9 | - | - |
| hushy | 14 | - | - |
| hyson | 11 | a Chinese green tea with twisted leaves | - |
| hissy | 11 | - | - |
| herse | 8 | - | - |
| hoosh | 11 | - | - |
| hoast | 8 | - | - |
| hoise | 8 | - | - |
| inust | 5 | - | - |
| imshi | 10 | - | - |
| imshy | 13 | - | - |
| jasey | 15 | - | - |
| jaspe | 14 | - | - |
| islet | 5 | a small island | - |
| isnae | 5 | - | - |
| istle | 5 | - | - |
| isled | 6 | - | - |
| knosp | 11 | - | - |
| kisan | 9 | - | - |
| kydst | 13 | - | - |
| kusso | 9 | - | - |
| kasme | 11 | - | - |
| karst | 9 | - | - |
| karsy | 12 | - | - |
| kesar | 9 | - | - |
| leish | 8 | - | - |
| lense | 5 | a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images | - |
| lesbo | 7 | - | - |
| loast | 5 | - | - |
| lassu | 5 | - | - |
| lased | 6 | - | - |
| lassi | 5 | - | - |
| laksa | 9 | - | - |
| leese | 5 | - | - |
| maise | 7 | - | - |
| lyase | 8 | - | - |
| luser | 5 | - | - |
| lushy | 11 | - | - |
| lyssa | 8 | an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain | - |
| lysin | 8 | any substance (such as an antibody) or agent that can cause lysis | - |
| lysed | 9 | - | - |
| marse | 7 | - | - |
| maist | 7 | - | - |
| lossy | 8 | characterized by or causing dissipation of energy | - |
| losen | 5 | - | - |
| losed | 6 | - | - |
| losel | 5 | - | - |
| lowse | 8 | - | - |
| mimsy | 12 | - | - |
| misch | 12 | - | - |
| misdo | 8 | do wrongly or improperly | misdo one's job |
| misgo | 8 | - | - |
| missa | 7 | - | - |
| mease | 7 | - | - |
| masty | 10 | - | - |
| mased | 8 | - | - |
| mashy | 13 | - | - |
| mesic | 9 | of or pertaining to a meson | the radii of the mesic orbits |
| mesne | 7 | - | - |
| meson | 7 | an elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus; a hadron with a baryon number of 0 | - |
| mesto | 7 | - | - |
| meshy | 13 | - | - |
| merse | 7 | - | - |
| mesal | 7 | - | - |
| mesel | 7 | - | - |
| miasm | 9 | unhealthy vapors rising from the ground or other sources | the miasma of the marshes |
| mense | 7 | - | - |
| mensh | 10 | a decent responsible person with admirable characteristics | - |
| musha | 10 | - | - |
| musth | 10 | an annual phase of heightened sexual excitement in the males of certain large mammals (especially elephants); is associated with discharge from a gland between the eye and ear | the frenzied elephant was in musth |
| musit | 7 | - | - |
| musse | 7 | - | - |
| mussy | 10 | dirty and disorderly | a mussy fussy bedroom |
| mysid | 11 | - | - |
| neese | 5 | - | - |
| neist | 5 | - | - |
| nashi | 8 | - | - |
| muset | 7 | - | - |
| mosed | 8 | - | - |
| mosso | 7 | - | - |
Imagine stepping into a whimsical world where language is playfully twisted and turned, like a game of Scrabble or a round of Wordle. Here, nestled within the heart of language, you'll encounter a curious group of words that all share a common trait: a strategically placed 'S' right in the middle. These five-letter wonders not only spice up our vocabulary but also influence the rhythm and melody of our speech. Whether they slither off the tongue with a hiss or dance around with a gentle whisper, these words hold a special place in the tapestry of the English language. Let's delve into some delightful examples that will tickle your linguistic sense of adventure.
About 5 letter words in the middle S
In the bustling cityscape of the English lexicon, five-letter words with an 'S' positioned smack-dab in the center have their unique flair. The letter 'S' often serves as a pivot around which sounds and meanings revolve, bringing a certain balance and harmony to word formation. This central 'S' not only impacts pronunciation by acting as a bridge between vowel sounds but also adds a crispness to the word's articulation. Consider words like "basal" or "masse," where the 'S' knits together disparate phonetic elements, creating a fluid yet structured sound.
The prevalence of such words in the English language highlights their utility and versatility. From everyday conversation to literary prose, these words provide a rhythmic cadence that can either soothe or energize. They exemplify how subtle shifts in letter placement can dramatically alter meaning. For instance, "hoses" is not merely about water pipes but also about adding a splash to a garden. Such words, while seemingly ordinary, offer endless possibilities for expression and creativity.
Popular word examples
Five-letter words with a central 'S' are not only a joy to say but also pack a punch in terms of meaning and usage. Here are some popular examples:
Basic
- Definition: Fundamental or essential; forming a base or foundation.
- Example in a Sentence: Understanding basic math is crucial before tackling calculus.
- Fun Fact: The word "basic" comes from the Greek word "basis," meaning "step" or "foundation."
Laser
- Definition: A device that emits a focused beam of light.
- Example in a Sentence: The surgeon used a laser to make precise cuts.
- Fun Fact: "Laser" is an acronym for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation."
Busy
- Definition: Actively engaged in work or other activities.
- Example in a Sentence: She was too busy to join us for lunch.
- Fun Fact: "Busy" has roots in the Old English word “bisig,” which means “careful” or “diligent.”
Basin
- Definition: A bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having faucets connected to a water supply; a sink.
- Example in a Sentence: He rinsed his hands in the basin.
- Fun Fact: Basins have been used since ancient times, with the earliest known ones dating back to Roman times.
Music
- Definition: Vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony and expression of emotion.
- Example in a Sentence: The music filled the room with a joyous ambiance.
- Fun Fact: The word "music" comes from the Greek "mousike," which referred to the arts of the Muses.
Asset
- Definition: A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
- Example in a Sentence: Her ability to speak multiple languages is a great asset.
- Fun Fact: "Asset" originates from the Latin "ad satis," meaning "to enough."
House
- Definition: A building for human habitation.
- Example in a Sentence: They recently bought a house in the countryside.
- Fun Fact: The word "house" is derived from the Old English "hus," meaning dwelling or shelter.
Visit
- Definition: To go to see and spend time with (someone) socially.
- Example in a Sentence: We plan to visit our grandparents this weekend.
- Fun Fact: "Visit" comes from the Latin "visitare," meaning "to go to see."
Chest
- Definition: A large, strong box, typically made of wood and used for storage.
- Example in a Sentence: The pirate's chest was filled with gold coins.
- Fun Fact: Chests have been used throughout history for storing valuables, with designs varying greatly across cultures.
Frost
- Definition: A deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing.
- Example in a Sentence: The car windows were covered in frost this morning.
- Fun Fact: The word "frost" comes from the Old English "forst" or "frost," both meaning frozen precipitation.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words with a mid-positioned 'S' can be game-changers. Here’s a list that might just help you win the next round:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Basis | 7 | The underlying support or foundation for an idea or process. |
| Chasm | 12 | A deep fissure in the earth's surface; a profound difference. |
| Frost | 8 | Ice crystals on a cold surface. |
| Prism | 9 | A solid geometric figure with two identical ends. |
| Hasty | 11 | Done with excessive speed or urgency. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle aficionados know the importance of strategic word choices. These words with a central 'S' might just be the key to your next victory:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Basic | Fundamental or essential; forming a base or foundation. |
| Asset | A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality. |
| House | A building for human habitation. |
| Visit | To go to see and spend time with (someone) socially. |
| Frost | A deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Sometimes, the most intriguing words are those less traveled. Here are some rare gems with an 'S' in the middle:
Usnea
- Definition: A type of lichen that grows on trees, also known as old man's beard.
- Interesting Fact: Usnea has been used historically for its medicinal properties, often in wound care.
- Example in a Sentence: The forest was full of trees draped with usnea.
Lisle
- Definition: A fine, smooth cotton thread used especially for hosiery.
- Interesting Fact: Named after the French town of Lille, where the thread was originally made.
- Example in a Sentence: She preferred lisle socks for their comfort and durability.
Coset
- Definition: A mathematical term referring to a subset of a group that is formed by multiplying all elements by a fixed element.
- Interesting Fact: Cosets are fundamental in group theory, a branch of abstract algebra.
- Example in a Sentence: The concept of a coset is crucial in understanding symmetry.
Islet
- Definition: A small island.
- Interesting Fact: Islets can form in rivers, lakes, or seas and are often uninhabited.
- Example in a Sentence: Birds flocked to the islet in the center of the lake.
Besom
- Definition: A broom made of twigs tied around a stick.
- Interesting Fact: Traditionally used in witchcraft lore as a vehicle for flying.
- Example in a Sentence: The old witch rode her besom under the full moon.
Final words
Exploring the realm of five-letter words with an 'S' at their core reveals a treasure trove of linguistic delights. These words are not only fun but also add a unique texture to language, whether you're weaving them into conversation, scoring big in Scrabble, or acing your next Wordle puzzle. Dive into this playful world and let these words enrich your vocabulary journey.
