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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. SET is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (3 letters, 3 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: noun
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon; "before the set of sun"
exercise set, stage set, readiness, bent, circle, band, lot, seth, hardening, solidifying, solidification, curing, dress, arrange, do, coif
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
SET scores 3 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: E×1, S×1, T×1
SET is a 3-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 3, starts with S, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "SET — the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon; "before the set of sun"" (3 Scrabble points).
SET is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is SET a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
SET (noun): several exercises intended to be done in series; "he did four sets of the incline bench press". Additional senses: the act of putting something in position; "he gave a final set to his hat"; any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals; "the early sets ran on storage batteries"; representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production; "the sets were meticulously authentic".
In standard Scrabble scoring, SET totals 3 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. SET relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
SET is 3 letters long, begins with S, ends with T, and sorts to the alphagram EST. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 2 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 3-letter entries, SET ranks by raw score (3 points). Anagram alternatives include EST — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QQV, XXX, XYZ, SQQ; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, SET carries 1 vowel and 2 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on S or T are common study angles; browse words starting with S and words ending with T to rehearse parallel sets.
SET is a 3-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 3, starts with S, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 3-letter entries like SET frequently cross shorter words; knowing that SET contains E, S, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as s?t to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside SET include ET, SE — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: S, E, T. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble set directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 3 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat SET as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "SET — the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon; "before the set of sun"" (3 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.