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Browse every 3-letter English word that includes the letter S. This targeted list combines exact length and letter constraints — the same filters available in our Pattern Finder — and shows Scrabble point scores for each entry.
Quick stats: 350 total words, 3-letter average length, 6.8-point mean score.
With 350 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. Among these entries, 39 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Common endings in this list include -AS, -IS, -PS, -ABS — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is sqq at 21 points. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. With a vowel ratio of 0.19, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 20% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Average Scrabble value here is 6.8 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Showing top 200 of 350 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
Competitive players review 200+ word samples here; the full dictionary count is 350.
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