7 Letter Words Starting With SY
Collins lists 61 seven-letter words beginning with SY. The highest scorer is syzygal (23 pts); the rest follow, ranked by Scrabble value.
7 Letter Words Starting With SY
About These 7-Letter Words
Below are all 61 seven-letter words beginning with SY 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 syzygal at 23. Other high scorers include sylphic (17), synaxes (17), and synaxis (17). 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 61 words, 3 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 3 end in -ES and 2 end in -ING, and 2 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 44 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 47 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 SY
How many 7-letter words start with SY?
There are 61 seven-letter words that start with SY in the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary used on this site.
What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word that starts with SY?
Syzygal scores 23 points, the highest on this page. Playing all seven tiles at once also earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble.
Do 7-letter words score a bingo?
Yes. Using all seven of your tiles in one turn scores a 50-point bonus in Scrabble (35 points in Words With Friends), which makes a seven-letter word one of the most valuable plays in the game.
What are some good 7-letter words that start with SY?
Examples include syzygal, sylphic, synodic, and synovia.
How is this list of words ordered?
By Scrabble score, highest first. Use the Points, A–Z and Z–A controls above the word list to change the order.
Are 7-letter words that start with SY valid in Words With Friends?
44 of the 61 are also valid in Words With Friends. Switch the dictionary in the finder to see only those.