Starting Letters

7 Letter Words Starting With SL

There are 151 seven-letter words beginning with SL in the Collins Scrabble Words list, led by slackly (16 pts). Browse the ranked list below or filter it with the finder.

151
Total Words
slackly
Top Scorer
16
Best Score

7 Letter Words Starting With SL

151 words
slackly16 sleazes16 slickly16 sleechy15 slipway15 slouchy15 slutchy15 slacked14 sleekly14 slicked14 slimpsy14 sloughy14 sluffed14 slumbry14 slacken13 slacker13 slavery13 slaveys13 slavish13 slicken13 slicker13 slocken13 slowish13 slabbed12 slaking12 slammed12 slapped12 sleeked12 sleepry12 slimily12 slimmed12 slinked12 slipped12 slopped12 slubbed12 slumgum12 slummed12 slumped12 slabber11 slakers11 slammer11 slapper11 slashed11 slaving11 slaying11 sleaved11 sleeken11 sleeker11 sleekit11 sleeved11 sleighs11 sleight11 slewing11 slights11 slimmer11 slinker11 slipper11 slipups11 sliving11 slobber11 slokens11 sloshed11 slothed11 sloughs11 slowing11 slubber11 slumber11 slumism11 slummer11 slushed11 slagged10 slantly10 slasher10 slashes10 slather10 slavers10 slayers10 sleaves10 sledded10 sledged10 sleever10 sleeves10 sleuths10 slicing10 slieves10 sliming10 sliping10 slishes10 slither10 slivers10 slogged10 sloomed10 sloping10 slormed10 sloshes10 slovens10 slowest10 sludged10 slugged10 sluiced10 slurped10 slushes10 slyness10 sladang9 slaloms9 slanged9 sledder9 sledger9 sledges9 sleeper9 sleided9 slicers9 slidden9 slidder9 sliding9 slimier9 slipout9 slogger9 slopers9 slopier9 sludges9 slugger9 sluices9 slurban9 slurper9 slairgs8 slander8 slanger8 slanted8 slarted8 slating8 slatted8 sleeted8 slender8 sliders8 slinger8 slitted8 slogans8 slotted8 slueing8 slurred8 slainte7 slanter7 slaters7 slatier7 slatter7 slenter7 slinter7 sliotar7 slitter7 slotter7

About These 7-Letter Words

Below are all 151 seven-letter words beginning with SL from the Collins dictionary. Having them in one place saves time when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.

Highest-scoring picks

On points, the strongest play here is slackly at 16. Other high scorers include sleazes (16), slickly (16), and sleechy (15). Because every word is exactly seven letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.

How these words break down

Out of 151 words, 1 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 39 end in -ED and 37 end in -ER, and 47 have a double letter.

Where you can play them

These come from the Collins word list; 118 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 123 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.

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FAQs - 7 Letter Words Starting with SL

How many 7-letter words start with SL?

There are 151 seven-letter words that start with SL in the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary used on this site.

What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word that starts with SL?

Slackly scores 16 points, the highest on this page. Playing all seven tiles at once also earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble.

Which 7-letter words that start with SL score the most points?

Ranked by Scrabble value, the top three are slackly (16), sleazes (16), and slickly (16).

Which 7-letter words that start with SL use a Q, Z, X or J?

1 of them include at least one high-value tile, such as sleazes.

What are some good 7-letter words that start with SL?

Examples include slackly, sleazes, slavers, and slayers.

Are these words allowed in Scrabble in North America?

123 of them are also in the North American list (NWL/TWL); the rest are Collins-only.