6 letter words starting with s
Welcome to the world of six-letter wonders that start with "S"! Dive into a splendid selection of words that promise to spice up your vocabulary. Whether you're a word game enthusiast or just love the sound of syllables, this list is sure to satisfy your curiosity and spark creativity!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| should | 10 | - | - |
| school | 11 | a large group of fish | a school of small glittering fish swam by |
| saying | 10 | a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | - |
| second | 9 | an indefinitely short time | - |
| sister | 6 | a female person who has the same parents as another person | my sister married a musician |
| stupid | 9 | lacking intelligence | - |
| scared | 9 | made afraid | too shocked and scared to move |
| street | 6 | a situation offering opportunities | he worked both sides of the street |
| secret | 8 | not openly made known | a secret marriage |
| seeing | 7 | normal use of the faculty of vision | - |
| strong | 7 | immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with | - |
| single | 7 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | single occupancy |
| simple | 10 | apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | the simple passage of time was enough |
| system | 11 | an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized | we can't do it unless we establish some system around here |
| summer | 10 | the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox | they spent a lazy summer at the shore |
| spirit | 8 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | - |
| search | 11 | inquire into | the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project |
| simply | 13 | in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment | they lived very simply |
| states | 6 | - | - |
| slowly | 12 | in music | - |
| shower | 12 | someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see | - |
| social | 8 | a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity | - |
| surely | 9 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | the results are surely encouraging |
| spring | 9 | the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length | - |
| strike | 10 | drive something violently into a location | - |
| settle | 6 | come to terms | - |
| spread | 9 | fully extended in width | outspread wings |
| stolen | 6 | - | - |
| signal | 7 | be a signal for or a symptom of | The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued |
| sudden | 8 | happening without warning or in a short space of time | a sudden storm |
| safety | 12 | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | - |
| signed | 8 | used of the language of the deaf | - |
| square | 15 | characterized by honesty and fairness | a square deal |
| season | 6 | one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions | the regular sequence of the seasons |
| suffer | 12 | feel physical pain | - |
| sexual | 13 | involved in a sexual relationship | the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife |
| sooner | 6 | comparatives of `soon' or `early' | Come a little sooner, if you can |
| speech | 13 | (language) communication by word of mouth | his speech was garbled |
| studio | 7 | an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen | - |
| saving | 10 | an act of economizing; reduction in cost | there was a saving of 50 cents |
| silent | 6 | implied by or inferred from actions or statements | gave silent consent |
| switch | 14 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | switch to a different brand of beer |
| source | 8 | a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to | he spent hours looking for the source of that quotation |
| scream | 10 | a joke that seems extremely funny | - |
| spoken | 12 | uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination | a spoken message |
| screen | 8 | protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm | - |
| silver | 9 | silverware eating utensils | - |
| singer | 7 | United States inventor of an improved chain-stitch sewing machine (1811-1875) | - |
| sports | 8 | - | - |
| senior | 6 | a person who is older than you are | - |
| series | 6 | a periodical that appears at scheduled times | - |
| shadow | 13 | a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements | - |
| stairs | 6 | a flight of stairs or a flight of steps | - |
| script | 10 | something written by hand | - |
| soccer | 10 | a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal | - |
| secure | 8 | immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with | a secure telephone connection |
| stress | 6 | to stress, single out as important | - |
| sacred | 9 | worthy of religious veneration | the sacred name of Jesus |
| stones | 6 | - | - |
| supply | 13 | circulate or distribute or equip with | supply blankets for the beds |
| salary | 9 | something that remunerates | - |
| smooth | 11 | (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected | - |
| status | 6 | a state at a particular time | the current status of the arms negotiations |
| struck | 12 | (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming | awe-struck |
| shitty | 12 | very bad | - |
| steady | 10 | not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall | - |
| steven | 9 | - | - |
| spider | 9 | a computer program that prowls the internet looking for publicly accessible resources that can be added to a database; the database can then be searched with a search engine | - |
| symbol | 13 | something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible | the eagle is a symbol of the United States |
| skinny | 13 | being very thin | a child with skinny freckled legs |
| supper | 10 | a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime | - |
| sample | 10 | take a sample of | - |
| shared | 10 | distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose | - |
| solved | 10 | explained or answered | mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved |
| stroke | 10 | a light touch with the hands | - |
| string | 7 | thread on or as if on a string | string pearls on a string |
| safely | 12 | - | - |
| serial | 6 | of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations | serial processing |
| softly | 12 | with low volume | speak softly but carry a big stick |
| sorrow | 9 | something that causes great unhappiness | - |
| stable | 8 | showing little if any change | - |
| statue | 6 | a sculpture representing a human or animal | - |
| sucker | 12 | a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of | - |
| sealed | 7 | (of walls) covered with a coat of plaster | - |
| sleeps | 8 | - | - |
| soviet | 9 | an elected governmental council in a communist country (especially one that is a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) | - |
| sylvia | 12 | - | - |
| sunset | 6 | the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon | - |
| severe | 9 | unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment | a parent severe to the pitch of hostility |
| smoked | 13 | (used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke | - |
| shrink | 13 | become smaller or draw together | - |
| strict | 8 | incapable of compromise or flexibility | - |
| shield | 10 | armor carried on the arm to intercept blows | - |
| sleepy | 11 | ready to fall asleep | beginning to feel sleepy |
| subway | 14 | an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) | in Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the `tube' or the `underground' |
| seated | 7 | (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks | the seated Madonna |
| salute | 6 | propose a toast to | - |
| sharon | 9 | - | - |
| sector | 8 | a particular aspect of life or activity | he was helpless in an important sector of his life |
| stream | 8 | something that resembles a flowing stream in moving continuously | a stream of people emptied from the terminal |
| stores | 6 | - | - |
| salmon | 8 | a tributary of the Snake River in Idaho | - |
| shorts | 9 | (used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee | - |
| scotch | 13 | a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally) | - |
| scores | 8 | a large number or amount | - |
| slight | 10 | lacking substance or significance | slight evidence |
| starve | 9 | die of food deprivation | The political prisoners starved to death |
| stella | 6 | United States minimalist painter (born in 1936) | - |
| scheme | 13 | form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner | - |
| shaped | 12 | shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort) | a shaped handgrip |
| sailor | 6 | a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown | - |
| shrimp | 13 | disparaging terms for small people | - |
| spying | 12 | the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes | - |
| stoned | 7 | under the influence of narcotics | - |
| sought | 10 | being searched for | the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum |
| spends | 9 | - | - |
| static | 8 | showing little if any change | a static population |
| slower | 9 | more slowly | - |
| sorted | 7 | arranged into groups | - |
| shorty | 12 | - | - |
| superb | 10 | of surpassing excellence | a superb actor |
| savage | 10 | a member of an uncivilized people | - |
| shelly | 12 | - | - |
| stitch | 11 | fasten by sewing; do needlework | - |
| subtle | 8 | difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze | his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change |
| santos | 6 | a port city in southwestern Brazil on an offshore island near Sao Paulo | - |
| skiing | 11 | a sport in which participants must travel on skis | - |
| submit | 10 | yield to another's wish or opinion | - |
| shovel | 12 | a machine for excavating | - |
| stereo | 6 | two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together | - |
| shaved | 13 | having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin | - |
| sniper | 8 | a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place | - |
| sticky | 15 | hot or warm and humid | sticky weather |
| stocks | 12 | a former instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy timber frame with holes in which the feet (and sometimes the hands) of an offender could be locked | - |
| senate | 6 | the upper house of the United States Congress | - |
| seduce | 9 | induce to have sex | Harry finally seduced Sally |
| sketch | 15 | short descriptive summary (of events) | - |
| sherry | 12 | dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif | - |
| summit | 10 | reach the summit (of a mountain) | Many mountaineers go up Mt. Everest but not all summit |
| select | 8 | pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives | She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her |
| shaggy | 14 | having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags | shaggy rugs |
| sweaty | 12 | - | - |
| savior | 9 | a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) | - |
| snatch | 11 | a small fragment | overheard snatches of their conversation |
| survey | 12 | short descriptive summary (of events) | - |
| soaked | 11 | very drunk | - |
| splash | 11 | the act of scattering water about haphazardly | - |
| sheila | 9 | - | - |
| sleeve | 9 | the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm | - |
| spooky | 15 | unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) | - |
| strain | 6 | an intense or violent exertion | - |
| sewing | 10 | needlework on which you are working with needle and thread | she put her sewing back in the basket |
| sights | 10 | an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument | - |
| shrine | 9 | enclose in a shrine | the saint's bones were enshrined in the cathedral |
| smelly | 11 | offensively malodorous | - |
| squeal | 15 | confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure | - |
| sloppy | 13 | not fitting closely; hanging loosely | - |
| sultan | 6 | the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire) | - |
| stroll | 6 | walk leisurely and with no apparent aim | - |
| stated | 7 | declared as fact; explicitly stated | - |
| saddle | 8 | a seat for the rider of a bicycle | - |
| stakes | 10 | the money risked on a gamble | - |
| stinky | 13 | having an unpleasant smell | - |
| seldom | 9 | not often | - |
| sinner | 6 | a person who sins (without repenting) | - |
| shades | 10 | (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun | he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades |
| sponge | 9 | someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily | she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge |
| seller | 6 | someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money | - |
| stench | 11 | a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant | - |
| shaken | 13 | disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock | the accident left her badly shaken |
| sheikh | 16 | the leader of an Arab village or family | - |
| scrape | 10 | a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) | - |
| suited | 7 | meant or adapted for an occasion or use | - |
| scroll | 8 | a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) | - |
| sneaky | 13 | marked by deception | - |
| snitch | 11 | someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police | - |
| squirt | 15 | the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) | - |
| summon | 10 | make ready for action or use | - |
| streak | 10 | mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained | - |
| saliva | 9 | a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches | - |
| senile | 6 | mentally or physically infirm with age | - |
| sparks | 12 | - | - |
| stance | 8 | a rationalized mental attitude | - |
| scales | 8 | - | - |
| sierra | 6 | a Spanish mackerel of western North America | - |
| surfer | 9 | someone who engages in surfboarding | - |
| squash | 18 | to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition | - |
| stingy | 10 | deficient in amount or quality or extent | - |
| sensed | 7 | detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues | a sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms |
| server | 9 | (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network | - |
| sermon | 8 | an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) | - |
| sawyer | 12 | any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers | - |
| staged | 8 | deliberately arranged for effect | one of those artfully staged photographs |
| shanti | 9 | - | - |
| shaman | 11 | in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination | - |
| sodium | 9 | a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water; occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt) | - |
| spinal | 8 | anesthesia of the lower half of the body; caused by injury to the spinal cord or by injecting an anesthetic beneath the arachnoid membrane that surrounds the spinal cord | - |
| spoilt | 8 | affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity | - |
| sleigh | 10 | ride (on) a sled | - |
| sphere | 11 | the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected | - |
| sesame | 8 | East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil | - |
| sliced | 9 | prepared by cutting | sliced tomatoes |
| slogan | 7 | a favorite saying of a sect or political group | - |
| spence | 10 | - | - |
| stuffy | 15 | excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull | - |
| strung | 7 | that is on a string | keys strung on a red cord |
| smoker | 12 | a passenger car for passengers who wish to smoke | - |
| salaam | 8 | a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation | - |
| sinful | 9 | characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin | he said it was sinful to wear lipstick |
| squeak | 19 | something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin | - |
| speedy | 12 | characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed | a speedy car |
| sitter | 6 | a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home | - |
| sturdy | 10 | having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships | sturdy young athletes |
| sacked | 13 | having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence | - |
| seeker | 10 | someone making a search or inquiry | they are seekers after truth |
| solely | 9 | without any others being included or involved | did it solely for money |
| smiley | 11 | an emoticon of a smiling face | - |
| sneeze | 15 | a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose | - |
| stokes | 10 | - | - |
| shalom | 11 | - | - |
| skater | 10 | someone who skates | - |
| solemn | 8 | characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions | a film with a solemn social message |
| spouse | 8 | a person's partner in marriage | - |
| spiral | 8 | a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | - |
| scarce | 10 | almost not | he was scarce sixteen years old |
| shabby | 16 | showing signs of wear and tear | shabby furniture |
| safari | 9 | an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) | - |
| sleazy | 18 | morally degraded | sleazy characters hanging around casinos |
| solace | 8 | give moral or emotional strength to | - |
| spleen | 8 | a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses | - |
| sabine | 8 | a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico | - |
| salami | 8 | highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried | - |
| sanity | 9 | normal or sound powers of mind | - |
| sensor | 6 | any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner | - |
| scraps | 10 | food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) | - |
| strive | 9 | attempt by employing effort | - |
| signor | 7 | used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately | - |
| sprung | 9 | - | - |
| stride | 7 | a step in walking or running | - |
| sequel | 15 | something that follows something else | - |
| soften | 9 | lessen in force or effect | soften a shock |
| shasta | 9 | a volcanic mountain peak in the Cascade Range in northern California (14,162 feet high) | - |
| serene | 6 | not agitated; without losing self-possession | he remained serene in the midst of turbulence |
| squire | 15 | a man who attends or escorts a woman | - |
| slayer | 9 | someone who causes the death of a person or animal | - |
| snappy | 13 | pleasantly cold and invigorating | snappy weather |
| sweeps | 11 | - | - |
| stormy | 11 | characterized by violent emotions or behavior | a stormy argument |
| shogun | 10 | a hereditary military dictator of Japan; the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68 | - |
| stalls | 6 | a farm building for housing horses or other livestock | - |
| spoils | 8 | - | - |
| splits | 8 | - | - |
| silene | 6 | any plant of the genus Silene | - |
| sewage | 10 | waste matter carried away in sewers or drains | - |
| strand | 7 | a very slender natural or synthetic fiber | - |
| saucer | 8 | something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate | - |
| saloon | 6 | a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors | - |
| smudge | 10 | make a smudge on; soil by smudging | - |
| shiver | 12 | shake, as from cold | The children are shivering--turn on the heat! |
| soothe | 9 | give moral or emotional strength to | - |
| stacks | 12 | a large number or amount | she amassed stacks of newspapers |
| sexist | 13 | a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women | - |
| shamed | 12 | showing a sense of guilt | - |
| suburb | 10 | a residential district located on the outskirts of a city | - |
| saline | 6 | an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water | - |
| sexier | 13 | - | - |
| sickle | 12 | an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle | - |
| socket | 12 | a bony hollow into which a structure fits | - |
| sulfur | 9 | an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions) | - |
| smarty | 11 | - | - |
| soiled | 7 | soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime | - |
| slater | 6 | any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats | - |
| starry | 9 | abounding with or resembling stars | a starry night |
| septic | 10 | containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms | a septic sore throat |
| shroud | 10 | (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind | - |
| sordid | 8 | unethical or dishonest | a sordid political campaign |
| sprout | 8 | put forth and grow sprouts or shoots | the plant sprouted early this year |
| stoner | 6 | an attacker who pelts the victim with stones (especially with intent to kill) | - |
| sadist | 7 | someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain on others | - |
| shrunk | 13 | - | - |
| slutty | 9 | - | - |
| suitor | 6 | a man who courts a woman | - |
| steppe | 10 | extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia) | - |
| strife | 9 | lack of agreement or harmony | - |
| sender | 7 | set used to broadcast radio or tv signals | - |
| selves | 9 | - | - |
| staple | 8 | material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing | - |
| sitcom | 10 | a humorous drama based on situations that might arise in day-to-day life | - |
| storey | 9 | a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale | - |
| sprint | 8 | a quick run | - |
| simmer | 10 | boil slowly at low temperature | simmer the sauce |
| snotty | 9 | (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant | a snotty little scion of a degenerate family |
| sweats | 9 | garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt | - |
| sphinx | 18 | an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret | - |
| spiked | 13 | having a long sharp point | - |
| satire | 6 | witty language used to convey insults or scorn | - |
| siding | 8 | a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass | - |
| sonata | 6 | a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms | - |
| sprain | 8 | twist suddenly so as to sprain | the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell |
| skippy | 17 | - | - |
| sardar | 7 | - | - |
| sandal | 7 | a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot | - |
| senora | 6 | a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English `Mrs' or `madam' | - |
| sienna | 6 | an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment | - |
| sundae | 7 | ice cream served with a topping | - |
| strays | 9 | - | - |
| stripe | 8 | V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service | they earned their stripes in Kuwait |
| sunken | 10 | having a sunken area | hunger gave their faces a sunken look |
| suckle | 12 | give suck to | The wetnurse suckled the infant |
| spliff | 14 | marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking | - |
| steamy | 11 | filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist | steamy towels |
| stigma | 9 | a symbol of disgrace or infamy | - |
| salted | 7 | (used especially of meats) preserved in salt | - |
| sentry | 9 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| scythe | 14 | an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground | - |
| shifty | 15 | changing position or direction | shifty winds |
| squish | 18 | walk through mud or mire | - |
| spaced | 11 | spaced apart | - |
| sevens | 9 | a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards | - |
| seaman | 8 | muckraking United States journalist who exposed bad conditions in mental institutions (1867-1922) | - |
| sickly | 15 | somewhat ill or prone to illness | a sickly child |
| shaker | 13 | a person who wields power and influence | a shaker of traditional beliefs |
| subdue | 9 | correct by punishment or discipline | - |
| shucks | 15 | something of little value | not worth shucks |
| snoopy | 11 | offensively curious or inquisitive | the snoopy neighbor watched us all day |
| sporty | 11 | exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play | - |
| squint | 15 | (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy | - |
| squawk | 22 | informal terms for objecting | - |
| somber | 10 | lacking brightness or color; dull | children in somber brown clothes |
| sedate | 7 | dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises | a quiet sedate nature |
| spruce | 10 | dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion | He spruced up for the party |
| stewed | 10 | cooked in hot water | - |
| shrewd | 13 | acting with a specific goal | - |
| spotty | 11 | having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture) | the wall had a spotty speckled effect |
| shimmy | 16 | tremble or shake | - |
| starch | 11 | a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles | - |
| strait | 6 | a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs | - |
| scaled | 9 | having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles | - |
| suntan | 6 | a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun | - |
| sprang | 9 | - | - |
| shriek | 13 | sharp piercing cry | - |
| shrill | 9 | having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones | a shrill whistle |
| sicker | 12 | - | - |
| shaven | 12 | having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin | - |
| shaver | 12 | a razor powered by an electric motor | - |
| sodomy | 12 | intercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman | - |
| scribe | 10 | someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts | - |
| scurry | 11 | to move about or proceed hurriedly | - |
| sheath | 12 | an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part | - |
| shears | 9 | large scissors with strong blades | - |
| snooze | 15 | sleep lightly or for a short period of time | - |
| squirm | 17 | the act of wiggling | - |
| sander | 7 | a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor | - |
| shekel | 13 | the basic unit of money in Israel | - |
| scenic | 10 | used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery | scenic drives |
| shoddy | 14 | unethical or dishonest | shoddy business practices |
| siesta | 6 | a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries) | - |
| skewer | 13 | drive a skewer through | skewer the meat for the BBQ |
| smithy | 14 | a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering | - |
| swivel | 12 | turn on a pivot | - |
| stooge | 7 | a victim of ridicule or pranks | - |
| stifle | 9 | joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee | - |
| seabed | 9 | the bottom of a sea or ocean | - |
| slacks | 12 | (used in the plural) pants for casual wear | - |
| sizzle | 24 | a sizzling noise | - |
| snooty | 9 | (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant | - |
| shrank | 13 | - | - |
| sorely | 9 | in or as if in pain | sorely wounded |
| snazzy | 27 | flashily stylish | a snazzy outfit |
| supple | 10 | (used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely | - |
| spongy | 12 | easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility | spongy bread |
| scrubs | 10 | protective garment worn by surgeons during operations | - |
| shandy | 13 | a drink made of beer and lemonade | - |
| sludge | 8 | any thick, viscous matter | - |
| skanky | 17 | highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | - |
| solano | 6 | - | - |
| sultry | 9 | characterized by oppressive heat and humidity | the summer was sultry and oppressive |
| sprite | 8 | a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers | - |
| stupor | 8 | marginal consciousness | someone stole his wallet while he was in a drunken stupor |
| salina | 6 | a town in central Kansas | - |
| sharif | 12 | - | - |
| sleaze | 15 | tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar | - |
| swerve | 12 | an erratic deflection from an intended course | - |
| sullen | 6 | darkened by clouds | - |
| subtly | 11 | in a subtle manner | late nineteenth-century French opera at its most beautiful, subtly romantic with a twilight melancholy |
| scorch | 13 | become superficially burned | - |
| scorer | 8 | an official who records the score during the progress of a game | - |
| sliver | 9 | a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal | it broke into slivers |
| sombre | 10 | lacking brightness or color; dull | - |
| sonnet | 6 | a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme | - |
| softie | 9 | a person who is weak and excessively sentimental | - |
| sugary | 10 | containing sugar | he eats too much sugary food |
| strewn | 9 | - | - |
| sawing | 10 | - | - |
| screwy | 14 | not behaving normally | - |
| skimpy | 17 | (of clothing) revealing the body | - |
| scurvy | 14 | a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) | - |
| silken | 10 | having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light | silken eyelashes |
| shanty | 12 | a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors | - |
| spunky | 15 | showing courage | - |
| sculpt | 10 | shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it | She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband |
| sowing | 10 | - | - |
| shamus | 11 | someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information | - |
| sledge | 8 | beat with a sledgehammer | - |
| slouch | 11 | assume a drooping posture or carriage | - |
| stocky | 15 | having a short and solid form or stature | stocky legs |
| savant | 9 | someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field | - |
| shiner | 9 | a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye | - |
| siphon | 11 | convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon | - |
| splint | 8 | an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg) | - |
| sangha | 10 | - | - |
| savour | 9 | derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | - |
| slinky | 13 | - | - |
| skated | 11 | - | - |
| smooch | 13 | an enthusiastic kiss | - |
| snippy | 13 | - | - |
| surrey | 9 | a county in southeastern England on the Thames | - |
| sparse | 8 | not dense | trees were sparse |
| schizo | 20 | - | - |
| sambar | 10 | a deer of southern Asia with antlers that have three tines | - |
| sunder | 7 | break apart or in two, using violence | - |
| sexism | 15 | discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex | - |
| suture | 6 | a seam used in surgery | - |
| speedo | 9 | - | - |
| strode | 7 | - | - |
| stoker | 10 | Irish writer of the horror novel about Dracula (1847-1912) | - |
| schist | 11 | any metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers | - |
| sexton | 13 | an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects | - |
| skewed | 14 | having an oblique or slanting direction or position | - |
| savory | 12 | pleasing to the sense of taste | - |
| sanded | 8 | - | - |
| setter | 6 | one who sets written material into type | - |
| seater | 6 | - | - |
| simian | 8 | an ape or monkey | - |
| soiree | 6 | a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house) | - |
| stasis | 6 | an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped | - |
| staffs | 12 | - | - |
| scopes | 10 | Tennessee highschool teacher who violated a state law by teaching evolution; in a highly publicized trial in 1925 he was prosecuted by William Jennings Bryan and defended by Clarence Darrow (1900-1970) | - |
| senhor | 9 | a Portuguese title of respect; equivalent to English `Mr' | - |
| scummy | 15 | of the most contemptible kind | a scummy rabble |
| seared | 7 | having the surface burned quickly with intense heat | the seared meat is then covered with hot liquid for braising |
| sicken | 12 | cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of | The pornographic pictures sickened us |
| slough | 10 | cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers | - |
| sirree | 6 | - | - |
| spacey | 13 | stupefied by (or as if by) some narcotic drug | - |
| stoney | 9 | - | - |
| sadism | 9 | sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others | - |
| samosa | 8 | small turnover of Indian origin filled with vegetables or meat and fried and served hot | - |
| seance | 8 | a meeting of spiritualists | the seance was held in the medium's parlor |
| sleuth | 9 | watch, observe, or inquire secretly | - |
| steely | 9 | resembling steel as in hardness | steely eyes |
| sinker | 10 | a small ring-shaped friedcake | - |
| stumpy | 13 | short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature | a stumpy ungainly figure |
| sizing | 16 | any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics | - |
| sorbet | 8 | an ice containing no milk but having a mushy consistency; usually made from fruit juice | - |
| syntax | 16 | the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences | - |
| spritz | 17 | a quick squirt of some liquid (usually carbonated water) | - |
| spiffy | 17 | marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners | - |
| seeded | 8 | sprinkled with seed | a seeded lawn |
| snobby | 13 | befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior | - |
| surety | 9 | a guarantee that an obligation will be met | - |
| squall | 15 | utter a sudden loud cry | - |
| strove | 9 | - | - |
| shiraz | 18 | a city in central southwestern Iran; ruins of ancient Persepolis are nearby | - |
| sayers | 9 | English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957) | - |
| samara | 8 | a winged often one-seed indehiscent fruit as of the ash or elm or maple | - |
| shtick | 15 | (Yiddish) a devious trick; a bit of cheating | - |
| shaded | 11 | (of pictures or drawings) drawn or painted with degrees or gradations of shadow | the shaded areas of the face seemed to recede |
| slider | 7 | a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction | - |
| seesaw | 9 | a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end | - |
| shrike | 13 | any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals | - |
| silica | 8 | a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid (SiO2); various forms occur widely in the earth's crust as quartz or cristobalite or tridymite or lechatelierite | - |
| solver | 9 | a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution | - |
| soares | 6 | - | - |
| swoosh | 12 | the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid) | - |
| swampy | 16 | (of soil) soft and watery | swampy bayous |
| sublet | 8 | lease or rent all or part of (a leased or rented property) to another person | We sublet our apartment over the summer |
| sortie | 6 | a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position | - |
| swifty | 15 | - | - |
| sprawl | 11 | go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way | - |
| spires | 8 | - | - |
| schlep | 13 | (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person | - |
| salwar | 9 | a pair of light loose trousers with a tight fit around the ankles; worn by women from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a kameez) | - |
| seneca | 8 | Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD) | - |
| scotia | 8 | - | - |
| slated | 7 | - | - |
| slushy | 12 | effusively or insincerely emotional | slushy poetry |
| sorter | 6 | a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office) | - |
| sundry | 10 | consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds | sundry sciences commonly known as social |
| surest | 6 | - | - |
| splice | 10 | joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together | - |
| strobe | 8 | scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary | - |
| stubby | 13 | short and blunt | stubby fingers |
| sachet | 11 | a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest | - |
| saxony | 16 | an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river; the original home of the Saxons | - |
| secede | 9 | withdraw from an organization or communion | - |
| shying | 13 | - | - |
| solder | 7 | an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces | - |
| smugly | 12 | in a smug manner | the bureaucrats explained smugly that the facts provided by their own experts show no cause for concern |
| sweeny | 12 | - | - |
Step into the world of words where every letter holds a secret power, starting with "S". This particular letter unfurls a plethora of six-letter wonders that dance off the tongue and tickle the ears. From the soft hiss of “S” to the rhythmic cadence that follows, these words possess a charm all their own. We’ll dive into the magic of these linguistic gems, exploring the sounds and meanings that make them not only unique but also delightfully useful. Prepare for an adventure through language with captivating examples like "sizzle" and "safari" waiting to be uncovered.
About 6 Letter Words Starting with S
The letter “S” stands as a sentinel in the English language, guarding the gateway to some of the most frequently used words. Its serpentine shape and sound create phonetic harmony, influencing word formation across various contexts. For instance, the word "season" conjures thoughts of time and change, with its “S” sound evoking a sense of continuity and flow. As the first letter, "S" often sets the tone, providing a soft or sharp entry depending on its companions.
Six-letter words beginning with "S" are particularly intriguing due to their structural balance and rhythmic appeal. They are often used in everyday language and can hold significant meaning, like "safety", which invokes comfort and assurance. The position of "S" at the start gives these words a certain prominence, allowing them to stand out in communication. Whether it's through playful puns or serious statements, these words shape dialogues and narratives in diverse ways.
Popular Word Examples
Some six-letter words beginning with "S" have captured our imagination and become staples in our vocabulary.
Sizzle
- Definition: To make a hissing sound, typically when something is frying or cooking.
- Example in a Sentence: The bacon began to sizzle in the pan, releasing a mouth-watering aroma.
- Fun Fact: The word "sizzle" is an example of onomatopoeia, where the word phonetically imitates the sound it describes.
Safari
- Definition: An expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in East Africa.
- Example in a Sentence: She dreamed of going on a safari to see the majestic lions of the Serengeti.
- Fun Fact: The word "safari" comes from the Swahili word "safiri", meaning "journey".
Stride
- Definition: To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.
- Example in a Sentence: He approached the stage with a confident stride.
- Fun Fact: "Stride" can also refer to progress or advancement in a particular field.
Snappy
- Definition: Quick and energetic; lively.
- Example in a Sentence: Her snappy comebacks always left everyone laughing.
- Fun Fact: "Snappy" can also describe something neat and stylish, like a snappy dresser.
Swivel
- Definition: To turn around a point or axis.
- Example in a Sentence: The office chair could swivel in all directions, making it easy to move around.
- Fun Fact: Swivels have been used for centuries in various tools and devices, including cannons on ships.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, six-letter words starting with "S" can score big points. Here's a table of some high-scoring options:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Sphinx | 18 | A mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head. |
| Squawk | 22 | To make a loud, harsh noise. |
| Snazzy | 27 | Stylish and attractive in a showy way. |
| Squeak | 18 | A short, high-pitched sound or cry. |
| Stymie | 11 | To prevent or hinder the progress of. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
If you're looking for shorter words to master Wordle, these five-letter "S" starters are great choices:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Shine | To give out a bright light; to glow. |
| Sweet | Having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar. |
| Swoop | To move rapidly downward through the air. |
| Scout | A person sent ahead to gather information. |
| Swirl | To move in a circular or twisting way. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Let’s explore some rare and unusual six-letter words starting with "S" that add spice to our vocabulary.
Spiffy
- Definition: Smart in appearance; stylish.
- Interesting Fact: "Spiffy" likely evolved from the British slang "spiff", meaning smartly dressed.
- Example in a Sentence: He looked particularly spiffy in his new suit and tie.
Spruce
- Definition: Neat in dress and appearance.
- Interesting Fact: The term "spruce up" is derived from the spruce tree, known for its straight trunk and neat appearance.
- Example in a Sentence: She decided to spruce up the living room with new curtains.
Sashay
- Definition: To walk in an ostentatious yet casual manner, typically with exaggerated movements of the hips and shoulders.
- Interesting Fact: "Sashay" has its origins in the French word "chassé", a dance step.
- Example in a Sentence: She sashayed into the room, drawing all eyes to her.
Seraph
- Definition: An angelic being, regarded in traditional Christian angelology as belonging to the highest order of the celestial hierarchy.
- Interesting Fact: The term "seraph" is derived from the Hebrew word "saraph", meaning "to burn".
- Example in a Sentence: The painting depicted a seraph with radiant wings and a halo.
Squirm
- Definition: To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of discomfort.
- Interesting Fact: The word "squirm" might be related to "worm", as they both describe a wriggling motion.
- Example in a Sentence: The child began to squirm in his seat during the long ceremony.
Final Words
Words are like magical spells, and six-letter words starting with "S" cast a special charm. Their variety and vibrancy enrich our conversations, punctuating sentences with style and substance. Whether we use them for fun, for games, or for expanding our linguistic horizons, they remind us of the ever-evolving beauty of language. So, let these "S" words continue to surprise and delight you!
