Words That Start With SHT

There are over 35 words that begin with SHT in English. From 5-letter words to 10-letter entries, find SHT-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 SHT.

35 Common Words Starting with SHT

Most Common Length
6
(10 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
14.1
(out of 19)
Most Common Ending
s
(29%)

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

19 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with SHT is shtickiest with a total of 19 points.

S 1
H 4
T 1
I 1
C 3
K 5
I 1
E 1
S 1
T 1

Words that begin with SHT 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 SHT and words with SHT. Try our five letter words starting with SHT 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 SHT

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

    There are 35 words in the English dictionary that start with SHT, and most of them are 6 letters long (10 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with SHT?

    The longest word starting with SHT is "shtickiest" at 10 letters long.

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

    Yes. Uncommon words like "shtickiest", "shtetelach", "shtummest", "shtoomest" start with SHT and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "shtickiest" is worth 19 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with SHT?

    Most words starting with SHT are 6 letters long, including everyday words like "shtchi", "shtetl", "shtick", "shtiks", "shtook".