4 letter words starting with s
Welcome to a world of snappy, succinct, and sometimes surprising four-letter words starting with S! Whether you're sharpening your Scrabble skills or simply savoring the sound of short words, this list is sure to satisfy. Dive in and discover some sassy and smart selections that might just spark your curiosity!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| some | 6 | (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct | some forty people came |
| said | 5 | being the one previously mentioned or spoken of | said party has denied the charges |
| stop | 6 | put an end to a state or an activity | - |
| sure | 4 | having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured | was sure (or certain) she had seen it |
| shit | 7 | obscene terms for feces | - |
| stay | 7 | hang on during a trial of endurance | - |
| show | 10 | provide evidence for | The blood test showed that he was the father |
| same | 6 | a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer | - |
| seen | 4 | - | - |
| such | 9 | of so extreme a degree or extent | such weeping |
| says | 7 | - | - |
| shut | 7 | move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut | shut the window |
| soon | 4 | in the near future | the doctor will soon be here |
| side | 5 | an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute | there are two sides to every question |
| shot | 7 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| send | 5 | transfer | - |
| save | 7 | make unnecessary an expenditure or effort | This will save money |
| sick | 10 | affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function | - |
| sent | 4 | 100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia | - |
| sing | 5 | make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound | the kettle was singing |
| sort | 4 | an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion | the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting |
| safe | 7 | contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse | - |
| sign | 5 | structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted | the highway was lined with signboards |
| song | 5 | the act of singing | with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates |
| seem | 6 | give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | She seems to be sleeping |
| sell | 4 | deliver to an enemy by treachery | - |
| step | 6 | treat badly | She is always stepping on others to get ahead |
| star | 4 | mark with an asterisk | Linguists star unacceptable sentences |
| soul | 4 | the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life | - |
| seat | 4 | show to a seat; assign a seat for | The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith |
| sake | 8 | Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot | - |
| shop | 9 | small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done | - |
| slow | 7 | cause to proceed more slowly | The illness slowed him down |
| ship | 9 | go on board | - |
| self | 7 | your consciousness of your own identity | - |
| suit | 4 | enhance the appearance of | This behavior doesn't suit you! |
| sold | 5 | disposed of to a purchaser | this merchandise is sold |
| spot | 6 | a job in an organization | - |
| skin | 8 | a member of any of several British or American groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave their heads; some engage in white supremacist and anti-immigrant activities and this leads to the perception that all skinheads are racist and violent | - |
| size | 13 | the actual state of affairs | that's the size of the situation |
| snow | 7 | English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980) | - |
| suck | 10 | give suck to | The wetnurse suckled the infant |
| soft | 7 | not brilliant or glaring | the moon cast soft shadows |
| sexy | 14 | stimulating sexual desire | - |
| swim | 9 | the act of swimming | it was the swimming they enjoyed most |
| soup | 6 | an unfortunate situation | we're in the soup now |
| site | 4 | assign a location to | - |
| seek | 8 | make an effort or attempt | She always seeks to do good in the world |
| sale | 4 | an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer) | the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office |
| sand | 5 | French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876) | - |
| salt | 4 | the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth | - |
| sung | 5 | the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy | - |
| slut | 4 | a woman adulterer | - |
| sean | 4 | - | - |
| sang | 5 | North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng | - |
| spit | 6 | expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth | - |
| shoe | 7 | a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation | - |
| slip | 6 | move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | - |
| skip | 10 | jump lightly | - |
| slap | 6 | the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand | - |
| seal | 4 | a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare | - |
| soap | 6 | street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate | - |
| sink | 8 | fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly | - |
| sins | 4 | - | - |
| shed | 8 | cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers | our dog sheds every Spring |
| spin | 6 | cause to spin | spin a coin |
| snap | 6 | move or strike with a noise | his arm was snapped forward |
| sack | 10 | an enclosed space | - |
| scum | 8 | worthless people | - |
| soda | 5 | a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper | - |
| soil | 4 | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | good agricultural soil |
| scar | 6 | an indication of damage | - |
| stab | 6 | stab or pierce | - |
| solo | 4 | without anybody else or anything else | he flew solo |
| sail | 4 | move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions | Shreds of paper sailed through the air |
| sofa | 7 | an upholstered seat for more than one person | - |
| sore | 4 | roused to anger | sore over a remark |
| seed | 5 | the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract | - |
| shin | 7 | a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg | - |
| surf | 7 | waves breaking on the shore | - |
| slim | 6 | take off weight | - |
| scan | 6 | examine hastily | She scanned the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi |
| sole | 4 | not divided or shared with others | sole rights of publication |
| sigh | 8 | an utterance made by exhaling audibly | - |
| silk | 8 | a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae | - |
| shaw | 10 | United States humorist who wrote about rural life (1818-1885) | - |
| shan | 7 | a branch of the Tai languages | - |
| stir | 4 | summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic | - |
| sour | 4 | inaccurate in pitch | a false (or sour) note |
| scam | 8 | a fraudulent business scheme | - |
| sire | 4 | the founder of a family | - |
| slam | 6 | an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect | - |
| slit | 4 | a depression scratched or carved into a surface | - |
| stew | 7 | be in a huff; be silent or sullen | - |
| sock | 10 | hit hard | - |
| shoo | 7 | drive away by crying `shoo!' | - |
| stud | 5 | adult male horse kept for breeding | - |
| sync | 9 | make synchronous and adjust in time or manner | Let's synchronize our efforts |
| swan | 7 | move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | - |
| swat | 7 | a sharp blow | - |
| sook | 8 | - | - |
| semi | 6 | a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle | - |
| swap | 9 | an equal exchange | - |
| shag | 8 | slang for sexual intercourse | - |
| sunk | 8 | doomed to extinction | - |
| saul | 4 | (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle | - |
| sane | 4 | marked by sound judgment | sane nuclear policy |
| sari | 4 | a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body | - |
| shah | 10 | title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran | - |
| sway | 10 | move back and forth or sideways | the tall building swayed |
| sank | 8 | - | - |
| swam | 9 | - | - |
| slot | 4 | a slot machine that is used for gambling | they spend hours and hours just playing the slots |
| slug | 5 | a strip of type metal used for spacing | - |
| stem | 6 | cylinder forming a long narrow part of something | - |
| shiv | 10 | a knife used as a weapon | - |
| slay | 7 | kill intentionally and with premeditation | - |
| soak | 8 | make drunk (with alcoholic drinks) | - |
| sage | 5 | of the grey-green color of sage leaves | - |
| spat | 6 | a quarrel about petty points | - |
| scot | 6 | a native or inhabitant of Scotland | - |
| sumo | 6 | a Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground | - |
| sham | 9 | adopted in order to deceive | sham modesty |
| snot | 4 | a person regarded as arrogant and annoying | - |
| span | 6 | to cover or extend over an area or time period | The parking lot spans 3 acres |
| smug | 7 | marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction | a smug glow of self-congratulation |
| sled | 5 | ride (on) a sled | - |
| snob | 6 | a person regarded as arrogant and annoying | - |
| sect | 6 | a subdivision of a larger religious group | - |
| stag | 5 | a male deer, especially an adult male red deer | - |
| spun | 6 | - | - |
| spur | 6 | give heart or courage to | - |
| sima | 6 | rock that form the continuous lower layer of the earth's crust; rich in silicon and magnesium | - |
| slag | 5 | the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals | - |
| slum | 6 | a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions | - |
| shun | 7 | avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of | - |
| skid | 9 | move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | the wheels skidded against the sidewalk |
| saki | 8 | Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot | - |
| scab | 8 | someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike | - |
| saga | 5 | a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account | - |
| slab | 6 | block consisting of a thick piece of something | - |
| slob | 6 | a coarse obnoxious person | - |
| swig | 8 | a large and hurried swallow | - |
| shea | 7 | - | - |
| sewn | 7 | fastened with stitches | - |
| stun | 4 | hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag | - |
| sars | 4 | a respiratory disease of unknown etiology that apparently originated in mainland China in 2003; characterized by fever and coughing or difficulty breathing or hypoxia; can be fatal | - |
| stat | 4 | - | - |
| soar | 4 | rise rapidly | the dollar soared against the yen |
| sulk | 8 | a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal | stayed home in a sulk |
| slid | 5 | - | - |
| soho | 7 | a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts | - |
| snag | 5 | an unforeseen obstacle | - |
| sone | 4 | a unit of perceived loudness equal to the loudness of a 1000-hertz tone at 40 dB above threshold | - |
| swab | 9 | wash with a swab or a mop | swab the ship's decks |
| shim | 9 | a thin wedge of material (wood or metal or stone) for driving into crevices | - |
| sera | 4 | - | - |
| spam | 8 | unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk) | - |
| sumi | 6 | - | - |
| slop | 6 | writing or music that is excessively sweet and sentimental | - |
| shay | 10 | a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse | - |
| stow | 7 | fill by packing tightly | stow the cart |
| shad | 8 | bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast | - |
| snug | 5 | a small secluded room | - |
| soma | 6 | alternative names for the body of a human being | - |
| simi | 6 | - | - |
| sims | 6 | - | - |
| snip | 6 | cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of | - |
| sown | 7 | sprinkled with seed | - |
| sped | 7 | - | - |
| sass | 4 | an impudent or insolent rejoinder | don't give me any of your sass |
| scat | 6 | singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument | - |
| slew | 7 | move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | - |
| silt | 4 | become chocked with silt | The river silted up |
| spec | 8 | a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work | - |
| soot | 4 | a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink | - |
| soya | 7 | erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia | - |
| silo | 4 | a cylindrical tower used for storing silage | - |
| skim | 10 | used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed | yogurt made with skim milk |
| seam | 6 | a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface | - |
| sena | 4 | - | - |
| spar | 6 | making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer | - |
| sora | 4 | - | - |
| sash | 7 | a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers | - |
| sept | 6 | the month following August and preceding October | - |
| sans | 4 | - | - |
| sade | 5 | French soldier and writer whose descriptions of sexual perversion gave rise to the term `sadism' (1740-1814) | - |
| spic | 8 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent | - |
| snub | 6 | an instance of driving away or warding off | - |
| spud | 7 | an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland | - |
| seer | 4 | an authoritative person who divines the future | - |
| soph | 9 | a second-year undergraduate | - |
| spew | 9 | expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth | - |
| sulu | 4 | - | - |
| swag | 8 | goods or money obtained illegally | - |
| sine | 4 | ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle | - |
| smut | 6 | an offensive or indecent word or phrase | - |
| smog | 7 | air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog | - |
| stub | 6 | a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receipt | - |
| sill | 4 | (geology) a flat (usually horizontal) mass of igneous rock between two layers of older sedimentary rock | - |
| slur | 4 | a blemish made by dirt | - |
| sura | 4 | the muscular back part of the shank | - |
| skit | 8 | a short theatrical episode | - |
| syne | 7 | - | - |
| sant | 4 | - | - |
| slog | 5 | work doggedly or persistently | - |
| scud | 7 | the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale) | - |
| sida | 5 | large genus of tropical subshrubs or herbs some of which yield fibers of mucilaginous substances | - |
| sift | 7 | distinguish and separate out | sift through the job candidates |
| sais | 4 | - | - |
| suds | 5 | make froth or foam and become bubbly | - |
| seep | 6 | pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings | - |
| sike | 8 | - | - |
| suet | 4 | hard fat around the kidneys and loins in beef and sheep | - |
| sith | 7 | - | - |
| sear | 4 | cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat | - |
| skee | 8 | - | - |
| shul | 7 | - | - |
| swum | 9 | - | - |
| seco | 6 | - | - |
| snog | 5 | touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc. | - |
| sate | 4 | fill to satisfaction | I am sated |
| slaw | 7 | basically shredded cabbage | - |
| sola | 4 | - | - |
| skew | 11 | having an oblique or slanting direction or position | the picture was skew |
| sere | 4 | (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture | the desert was edged with sere vegetation |
| suss | 4 | - | - |
| simp | 8 | - | - |
| shod | 8 | used of certain religious orders who wear shoes | - |
| spry | 9 | moving quickly and lightly | the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it |
| stum | 6 | - | - |
| sump | 8 | a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it | - |
| susu | 4 | - | - |
| sawn | 7 | - | - |
| serf | 7 | (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord | - |
| swop | 9 | an equal exchange | - |
| swot | 7 | study intensively, as before an exam | - |
| sket | 8 | - | - |
| sind | 5 | a region of southeastern Pakistan | - |
| sens | 4 | street names for marijuana | - |
| slat | 4 | a thin strip (wood or metal) | - |
| sile | 4 | - | - |
| smit | 6 | - | - |
| scag | 7 | street names for heroin | - |
| snit | 4 | a state of agitated irritation | he was in a snit |
| shir | 7 | - | - |
| sadi | 5 | - | - |
| spag | 7 | - | - |
| spay | 9 | remove the ovaries of | Is your cat spayed? |
| souk | 8 | an open-air market in an Arabian city | - |
| sago | 5 | powdery starch from certain sago palms; used in Asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener | - |
| sori | 4 | - | - |
| sool | 4 | - | - |
| scow | 9 | a barge carrying bulk materials in an open hold | - |
| shew | 10 | establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment | - |
| staw | 7 | - | - |
| scut | 6 | a short erect tail | - |
| saut | 4 | - | - |
| sice | 6 | - | - |
| seta | 4 | a stiff hair or bristle | - |
| stye | 7 | an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid | - |
| spik | 10 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent | - |
| sloe | 4 | wild plum of northeastern United States having dark purple fruits with yellow flesh | - |
| skag | 9 | street names for heroin | - |
| skat | 8 | - | - |
| soja | 11 | erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia | - |
| sorn | 4 | - | - |
| sleb | 6 | - | - |
| skog | 9 | - | - |
| sked | 9 | - | - |
| sigs | 5 | - | - |
| shhh | 13 | - | - |
| shen | 7 | - | - |
| sevs | 7 | - | - |
| saag | 5 | - | - |
| soju | 11 | - | - |
| sugo | 5 | - | - |
| sugs | 5 | - | - |
| suni | 4 | - | - |
| scry | 9 | divine by gazing into crystals | - |
| scug | 7 | - | - |
| scul | 6 | - | - |
| scup | 8 | porgy of southern Atlantic coastal waters of North America | - |
| scur | 6 | - | - |
| scop | 8 | - | - |
| scad | 7 | any of a number of fishes of the family Carangidae | - |
| scaw | 9 | - | - |
| scog | 7 | - | - |
| scye | 9 | - | - |
| seel | 4 | sew up the eyelids of hawks and falcons | - |
| sees | 4 | - | - |
| sego | 5 | - | - |
| seas | 4 | - | - |
| sech | 9 | - | - |
| secs | 6 | - | - |
| segs | 5 | - | - |
| sagy | 8 | - | - |
| sall | 4 | - | - |
| salp | 6 | minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end | - |
| sals | 4 | - | - |
| sama | 6 | - | - |
| samp | 8 | - | - |
| sams | 6 | - | - |
| saic | 6 | - | - |
| saim | 6 | - | - |
| sain | 4 | - | - |
| sair | 4 | - | - |
| sati | 4 | - | - |
| savs | 7 | - | - |
| saws | 7 | - | - |
| saps | 6 | - | - |
| sard | 5 | a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony | - |
| sark | 8 | - | - |
| saxe | 11 | an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons | - |
| shat | 7 | - | - |
| shmo | 9 | (Yiddish) a jerk | - |
| shog | 8 | - | - |
| shes | 7 | - | - |
| shet | 7 | - | - |
| sics | 6 | - | - |
| sidh | 8 | - | - |
| sien | 4 | - | - |
| sies | 4 | - | - |
| sich | 9 | - | - |
| shri | 7 | - | - |
| shwa | 10 | a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables | - |
| sial | 4 | the granitelike rocks that form the outermost layer of the earth's crust; rich in silicon and aluminum | - |
| sibb | 8 | - | - |
| sibs | 6 | - | - |
| seif | 7 | - | - |
| seme | 6 | - | - |
| sene | 4 | 100 sene equal 1 tala in Western Samoa | - |
| seps | 6 | - | - |
| sels | 4 | - | - |
| seik | 8 | - | - |
| seil | 4 | - | - |
| seir | 4 | - | - |
| seis | 4 | - | - |
| sekt | 8 | - | - |
| seld | 5 | - | - |
| sele | 4 | - | - |
| sews | 7 | - | - |
| sext | 11 | the fourth of the seven canonical hours; about noon | - |
| seys | 7 | - | - |
| sett | 4 | rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads | - |
| sets | 4 | - | - |
| serk | 8 | - | - |
| serr | 4 | - | - |
| sers | 4 | - | - |
| sese | 4 | - | - |
| sesh | 7 | - | - |
| sess | 4 | street names for marijuana | - |
| sags | 5 | - | - |
| sado | 5 | - | - |
| sads | 5 | - | - |
| saft | 7 | - | - |
| sacs | 6 | - | - |
| sabe | 6 | - | - |
| sabs | 6 | - | - |
| sten | 4 | - | - |
| stet | 4 | printing: cancel, as of a correction or deletion | - |
| stey | 7 | - | - |
| stie | 4 | - | - |
| stim | 6 | - | - |
| sted | 5 | - | - |
| sris | 4 | - | - |
| stap | 6 | - | - |
| stoa | 4 | - | - |
| stob | 6 | a short straight stick of wood | - |
| sudd | 6 | - | - |
| sued | 5 | - | - |
| suer | 4 | someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right | - |
| sues | 4 | - | - |
| subs | 6 | - | - |
| suba | 6 | - | - |
| stot | 4 | - | - |
| sugh | 8 | - | - |
| spug | 7 | - | - |
| soys | 7 | - | - |
| spae | 6 | - | - |
| spas | 6 | - | - |
| sows | 7 | - | - |
| sowp | 9 | - | - |
| sous | 4 | - | - |
| sout | 4 | - | - |
| sovs | 7 | - | - |
| sowf | 10 | - | - |
| sowl | 7 | - | - |
| sowm | 9 | - | - |
| spaw | 9 | - | - |
| spim | 8 | - | - |
| spiv | 9 | a person without employment who makes money by various dubious schemes; goes about smartly dressed and having a good time | - |
| spod | 7 | - | - |
| spif | 9 | - | - |
| spaz | 15 | - | - |
| spek | 10 | - | - |
| spet | 6 | - | - |
| spie | 6 | - | - |
| spue | 6 | expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth | - |
| syed | 8 | - | - |
| syph | 12 | a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) | - |
| syen | 7 | - | - |
| syes | 7 | - | - |
| syke | 11 | - | - |
| syli | 7 | - | - |
| synd | 8 | - | - |
| sype | 9 | - | - |
| syce | 9 | - | - |
| suid | 5 | - | - |
| sunn | 4 | - | - |
| suns | 4 | - | - |
| supe | 6 | - | - |
| sups | 6 | - | - |
| suqs | 13 | - | - |
| surd | 5 | produced without vibration of the vocal cords | - |
| sumy | 9 | - | - |
| sukh | 11 | - | - |
| suks | 8 | - | - |
| sums | 6 | - | - |
| swey | 10 | - | - |
| swiz | 16 | British slang for a swindle | - |
| swob | 9 | wash with a swab or a mop | - |
| swee | 7 | - | - |
| swad | 8 | a bunch | a thick swad of plants |
| sybo | 9 | - | - |
| soum | 6 | - | - |
| skep | 10 | a domed beehive made of twisted straw | - |
| skol | 8 | - | - |
| skry | 11 | - | - |
| skua | 8 | gull-like jaeger of northern seas | - |
| skug | 9 | - | - |
| skyf | 14 | - | - |
| skyr | 11 | - | - |
| slae | 4 | - | - |
| skis | 8 | - | - |
| sker | 8 | - | - |
| skio | 8 | - | - |
| slub | 6 | soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design | - |
| slee | 4 | - | - |
| sley | 7 | - | - |
| slue | 4 | move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | - |
| skeo | 8 | - | - |
| sinh | 7 | - | - |
| sijo | 11 | - | - |
| sika | 8 | small deer of Japan with slightly forked antlers | - |
| sild | 5 | any of various young herrings (other than brislings) canned as sardines in Norway | - |
| sipe | 6 | - | - |
| sips | 6 | - | - |
| sizy | 16 | - | - |
| sjoe | 11 | - | - |
| skas | 8 | - | - |
| skaw | 11 | a cape on the northernmost tip of Jutland between the Skagerrak and the Kattegatt | - |
| skeg | 9 | a brace that extends from the rear of the keel to support the rudderpost | - |
| sitz | 13 | - | - |
| siri | 4 | - | - |
| sirs | 4 | - | - |
| siss | 4 | make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval | - |
| sist | 4 | - | - |
| sits | 4 | - | - |
| sken | 8 | - | - |
| soli | 4 | - | - |
| sols | 4 | - | - |
| soms | 6 | - | - |
| somy | 9 | - | - |
| sogs | 5 | - | - |
| sohs | 7 | - | - |
| soke | 8 | - | - |
| sons | 4 | - | - |
| soss | 4 | - | - |
| soth | 7 | - | - |
| sots | 4 | - | - |
| sord | 5 | - | - |
| sorb | 6 | take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption | - |
| soom | 6 | - | - |
| soop | 6 | - | - |
| sops | 6 | piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid | - |
| sods | 5 | - | - |
| snab | 6 | - | - |
| snar | 4 | - | - |
| snaw | 7 | - | - |
| sneb | 6 | - | - |
| sned | 5 | - | - |
| smur | 6 | - | - |
| smee | 6 | - | - |
| smew | 9 | smallest merganser and most expert diver; found in northern Eurasia | - |
| smir | 6 | - | - |
| snee | 4 | - | - |
| snib | 6 | - | - |
| snig | 5 | - | - |
| soba | 6 | - | - |
| sobs | 6 | - | - |
| soca | 6 | - | - |
| socs | 6 | - | - |
| snye | 7 | - | - |
| snod | 5 | - | - |
Step into the fascinating realm of words, where four-letter words starting with the letter "S" hold a special place in our linguistic tapestry. The letter "S" slithers into our vocabularies, lending its sibilant sound to an array of terms that are as useful as they are intriguing. From the simplicity of "slim" to the playful nature of "skip," these words capture our attention and enrich our conversations. Get ready to dive deeper into the world of these spirited words and discover their impact on language and pronunciation.
About 4 Letter Words Starting with S
The letter "S" is a superstar in the English language, often appearing at the forefront of our most beloved four-letter words. Its sibilant sound adds a certain zest, making these words not only fun to say but also memorable. In terms like "snap" and "sigh," the initial "S" provides a sharp, distinctive start that commands attention. This letter's ability to transform mere sounds into meaningful expressions is what makes it indispensable in English vocabulary.
Moreover, the combination of "S" with other letters can create diverse meanings and moods. Consider "scar," where the "S" leads into a word heavy with emotion and imagery, or "soar," where the same letter conjures feelings of freedom and elevation. These examples highlight how the placement of "S" at the beginning of a four-letter word can influence its tone and perception, offering a small yet significant glimpse into the dynamics of language.
Popular Word Examples
Four-letter words starting with "S" frequently find themselves in our daily dialogues. Let's explore some popular examples and uncover the stories they tell.
Snap
- Definition: To break suddenly or to make a sharp sound.
- Example in a Sentence: She heard a snap as the twig broke under her foot.
- Fun Fact: The word "snap" is often used in card games to indicate a match or pair.
Seat
- Definition: A place to sit.
- Example in a Sentence: Please take a seat and wait for your turn.
- Fun Fact: The word is also used metaphorically to describe authority, such as a "seat of power."
Sink
- Definition: To descend or drop to a lower level.
- Example in a Sentence: The sun began to sink below the horizon.
- Fun Fact: "Sink" can also refer to a fixture used for washing, showing its versatility.
Slip
- Definition: To slide unintentionally.
- Example in a Sentence: He tried to walk carefully but ended up slipping on the ice.
- Fun Fact: "Slip" can also mean a small mistake, showing its dual nature.
Song
- Definition: A musical composition with lyrics.
- Example in a Sentence: The song stuck in my head all day.
- Fun Fact: Songs have been a part of human culture since prehistoric times, often used to tell stories or pass down traditions.
High-scoring Scrabble Examples
For those who enjoy a good game of Scrabble, these high-scoring "S" words can help you score big.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Suq | 12 | An Arab market or marketplace. |
| Sizy | 16 | Viscous or sticky. |
| Scry | 9 | To predict the future using a crystal ball. |
| Stow | 7 | To pack or store an item neatly. |
| Skew | 11 | To distort or change the direction. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts will appreciate these five-letter words that might start with "S," perfect for puzzling out daily challenges.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Slate | A fine-grained gray, green, or bluish metamorphic rock used for roofing. |
| Spare | Additional to what is required for ordinary use. |
| Snare | A trap for catching animals. |
| Serve | To perform duties or services for another person. |
| Shear | To cut the wool off a sheep. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Delve into the quirky and less common four-letter words starting with "S," which add a splash of uniqueness to our vocabulary.
Sump
- Definition: A pit or reservoir serving as a drain or receptacle for liquids.
- Interesting Fact: The term is commonly used in automotive and industrial contexts.
- Example in a Sentence: The mechanic checked the oil sump for leaks.
Scry
- Definition: To foretell the future using a crystal ball or other reflective object.
- Interesting Fact: This practice is often associated with fortune tellers and mystics.
- Example in a Sentence: The witch claimed she could scry anyone's future with her crystal orb.
Shod
- Definition: Wearing shoes; shodden.
- Interesting Fact: An old-fashioned term, "shod" is often found in historical texts.
- Example in a Sentence: The horse was freshly shod and ready for the trail.
Spat
- Definition: A petty quarrel.
- Interesting Fact: Originating from the early 19th century, "spat" can also refer to a type of footwear.
- Example in a Sentence: They had a spat over who would wash the dishes.
Skua
- Definition: A large seabird known for its aggressive behavior.
- Interesting Fact: Skuas are known to chase other birds to steal their food.
- Example in a Sentence: The skua swooped down, eyeing the gull's catch.
Final Words
The world of four-letter words starting with "S" is as diverse as it is delightful. From enriching our vocabulary to providing high-scoring opportunities in games, these words showcase the playful yet impactful power of language. Whether you're a word enthusiast, a game player, or just someone who loves the quirks of language, there's always something new and exciting to discover within this small but mighty category.
