Words That Start With SOS

There are over 11 words that begin with SOS in English. From 3-letter words to 10-letter entries, find SOS-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends.

11 Common Words Starting with SOS

Most Common Length
6
(2 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
7.3
(out of 10)
Most Common Ending
s
(55%)

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

10 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with SOS is sostenutos with a total of 10 points.

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noun 1. a passage to be played in a sustained or prolonged manner

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

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

    There are 11 words in the English dictionary that start with SOS, and most of them are 6 letters long (2 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with SOS?

    The longest word starting with SOS is "sostenutos" at 10 letters long.

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

    Yes. Uncommon words like "sostenuto", "sostenuti", "sosatie", "sossing" start with SOS and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "sostenuto" is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with SOS?

    Most words starting with SOS are 6 letters long, including everyday words like "sossed", "sosses".