Words that start with SW

518 words begin with SW, and SWIZZLING scores the most at 31 points.

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15-letter words count:1

14-letter words count:4

13-letter words count:7

12-letter words count:17

11-letter words count:27

10-letter words count:50

9-letter words count:70

8-letter words count:120

7-letter words count:4

Showing the highest-scoring of 518 words. The pages linked below split the rest into smaller lists.

How many there are

SW starts 518 words in the Tournament dictionary. Longest first below.

The distribution peaks at 8 letters (120 words) and thins out toward 15, where only 1 remain.

Points and lengths

The most valuable word in this set is SWIZZLING at 31 points. Words With Friends scores it differently and prefers SWITCHBACKING at 34.

The longest answer is SWELLHEADEDNESS, at 15 letters.

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What some of these mean

swashbuckling
flamboyantly adventurous
swordsmanship
skill in fencing
swashbuckler
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
switchblade
a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button
switchboard
telephone central where circuits are completed with patchcords

Common questions

How many words start with SW?
518, ranging from 4 to 15 letters.
What is the best scoring word that starts with SW?
SWIZZLING, worth 31 points in Scrabble.
What is the longest word that starts with SW?
SWELLHEADEDNESS, at 15 letters.