Words That Start With SET

There are over 64 words that begin with SET in English. From 3-letter words to 13-letter entries, find SET-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with SET.

64 Common Words Starting with SET

Most Common Length
7
(15 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
8.8
(out of 16)
Most Common Ending
s
(48%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with SET?

16 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with SET is setbacks with a total of 16 points.

S 1
E 1
T 1
B 3
A 1
C 3
K 5
S 1
noun 1. a reversal or check in progress
Synonyms:
problemdifficultyissuehitchcomplicationupsetdisappointmentmisfortunemishappiece of bad luckunfortunate developmentreversalreversereverse of fortune
noun 2. a plain, flat offset in a wall
noun 3. the distance by which a building or part of a building is set back from the property line

Words that begin with SET are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in SET and words with SET. Try our five letter words starting with SET page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With SET

  • How many words starting with SET are in the English dictionary?

    There are 64 words in the English dictionary that start with SET, and most of them are 7 letters long (15 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with SET?

    The longest word starting with SET is "settlednesses" at 13 letters long. If you're looking for a more everyday word, "settlements" is the longest common word starting with SET.

  • Are there any rare words starting with SET worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "setaceously", "setterwort", "settleable", "settlement" start with SET and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "setaceously" is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with SET?

    Most words starting with SET are 7 letters long, including everyday words like "setting", "settled", "setback", "setline", "setness".