| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| sarsaparilla14 | Any of various tropical (Central and South) American vines of the genus Smilax, such as Smilax regelii, which have fragrant roots. |
| sclerenchyma24 | (botany) A mechanical ground tissue, impermeable to water, which consists of cells having narrow lumen and thick, mineralized walls of lignin; present in stems, vascular bundles (of monocots), seed coverings, and vein and tips of leaves. |
| stichomythia25 | (poetry) A technique in drama or poetry, in which alternating lines, or half-lines, are given to alternating characters, voices, or entities. |
| sulfonylurea18 | Any of a class of antidiabetic drugs that act by increasing insulin release from the beta cells in the pancreas; some are also used as herbicides. |
| synaesthesia18 | (neurology, psychology) A neurological or psychological phenomenon whereby a particular sensory stimulus triggers a second kind of sensation. [from late 19th c.] |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| saltimbocca19 | An Italian dish of veal, thinly sliced and rolled in prosciutto ham and sage leaves. |
| sanguinaria12 | (botany) Any of the genus Sanguinaria, or bloodroots. |
| sansevieria14 | Any of the genus Sansevieria of flowering plants native to Africa, Madagascar and southern Asia. |
| scleroderma16 | (medicine) A chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening the skin or other organs through excessive deposits of collagen. |
| scolopendra16 | (obsolete) A mythical sea-creature, reputed to be able to disgorge its bowels to dislodge any fishing-hook. |
| scyphistoma23 | (zoology) The young attached larva of Discophora in the stage when it resembles a hydroid, or actinian. |
| selaginella12 | Any of a group of ferny plants of the genus Selaginella, spike moss. |
| sinfonietta14 | (music) A small-scale symphony (either in length or size of orchestra needed). |
| spanakopita19 | A Greek dish made with pre-cooked spinach, butter, olive oil, feta cheese, green onions, egg and seasoning in phyllo pastry. |
| spanokopita19 | Alternative spelling of spanakopita |
| spermagonia16 | plural of spermagonium |
| spermatheca20 | (anatomy) A small sac within the reproductive tract of some female invertebrates, such as insects, which stores sperm until it is used to fertilize the ova. |
| spermatozoa24 | plural of spermatozoon |
| steatopygia17 | An excessive accumulation of fat on the buttocks. |
| steatorrhea14 | (medicine) The presence of an excessive amount of fat in the feces |
| subumbrella17 | (zoology) The integument of the undersurface of the bell, or disk-shaped body, of a jellyfish. |
| superstrata13 | plural of superstratum |
| synesthesia17 | (chiefly American spelling) Alternative spelling of synaesthesia |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| sacahuista15 | Nolina microcarpa, a flowering plant in the asparagus family. |
| salmonella12 | Any of the serotypes of the two species of rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella, especially Salmonella enterica, that cause typhoid fever and salmonellosis, manifest as food poisoning and other diseases. |
| sarcolemma16 | (anatomy) A thin cell membrane that surrounds a striated muscle fibre. |
| sarracenia12 | Any of various pitcher plants of genus Sarracenia. |
| saturnalia10 | A period or occasion of general license, in which the passions or vices have riotous indulgence; a period of unrestrained revelry. |
| satyagraha17 | The policy of nonviolent resistance as used by Mahatma Gandhi during the struggle for Indian independence. |
| scarlatina12 | (pathology) scarlet fever |
| scleromata14 | plural of scleroma |
| scriptoria14 | plural of scriptorium |
| seguidilla12 | A lively Spanish dance in triple time. |
| seminomata14 | plural of seminoma |
| sensibilia12 | (philosophy) Things that can be sensed; stimuli. |
| septicemia16 | (pathology) A disease caused by the presence of pathogenic organisms, especially bacteria, or their toxins, in the bloodstream, characterised by chills and fever. |
| sinsemilla12 | A form of cannabis where only the female is allowed to blossom. Without pollen from the male plant, the female blossoms produce no seeds, forming large panicled flowers. |
| sopaipilla14 | A small, crisp, puffy, deep-fried pastry often served with honey. |
| sporogonia13 | plural of sporogonium |
| staminodia13 | plural of staminodium |
| sterigmata13 | plural of sterigmatum |
| stylopodia16 | plural of stylopodium |
| succedanea15 | plural of succedaneum |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| sabadilla12 | A Mexican and Central American plant of the lily family (Schoenocaulon officinale). |
| sanatoria9 | plural of sanatorium |
| sanitaria9 | plural of sanitarium |
| sanitoria9 | plural of sanitorium |
| santolina9 | (botany) Any of the genus Santolina of evergreen shrubs in the sunflower family. |
| santonica11 | An Asian plant (Seriphidium cinum, syn. Artemisia cina), related to wormwood, which has been used since ancient times as a vermifuge due to its santonin content. |
| sapodilla12 | Manilkara zapota, a long-lived evergreen tree native to the New World tropics. |
| sapraemia13 | |
| sarcomata13 | plural of sarcoma |
| scagliola12 | Plasterwork imitating marble, granite, etc. |
| scintilla11 | A small spark or flash. |
| sclerotia11 | plural of sclerotium |
| scotomata13 | plural of scotoma |
| seborrhea14 | (medicine) A skin disorder causing scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin. |
| senhorita12 | A young woman in or from a Lusophone community. |
| sententia9 | |
| sequestra18 | plural of sequestrum |
| sestertia9 | plural of sestertium |
| sicklemia17 | (pathology) sickle-cell anemia |
| signorina10 | A courtesy title for an unmarried woman of Italian origin. |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| sacraria10 | plural of sacrarium |
| salsilla8 | Bomarea edulis, an ornamental flowering plant bearing edible tubers. |
| santeria8 | Alternative form of santería |
| sapremia12 | Alternative form of sapraemia |
| sarmenta10 | plural of sarmentum |
| sastruga9 | Any of a series of long, wavelike ridges or grooves formed on a snow surface by the wind, especially in polar plains, and surfaces of ice covered lakes/seas. These dunes of snow may be blown across the plains like wind-driven waves. |
| sayonara11 | (informal, often humorous, especially used when referring to Japan) Goodbye, adieu. |
| scabiosa12 | scabious (plant) |
| schemata15 | plural of schema |
| sciatica12 | (pathology, neurology) Neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, characterised by pain radiating down through the buttocks and the back of the thigh. |
| scleroma12 | (medicine) induration of the tissues |
| scolioma12 | |
| scotopia12 | scotopic vision |
| scrofula13 | (pathology) A form of tuberculosis, most common in children, tending to cause enlarged and degenerated lymph nodes, especially in the neck, and often chronic, intractable skin inflammation as well. |
| scutella10 | plural of scutellum |
| semicoma14 | A mild coma. |
| semigala11 | |
| seminoma12 | (medicine) A form of testicular cancer |
| semolina10 | Coarse grains produced at an intermediate stage of wheat flour milling. |
| senorita8 | Alternative form of señorita, the character ñ being very rarely used in English. |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| sambuca13 | An Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice, traditionally served with 3 coffee beans that represent health, wealth and fortune (or past, present and future). |
| samsara9 | (philosophy, religion) In Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and some other eastern religions, the ongoing cycle of birth, death, and rebirth endured by human beings and all other mortal beings, and from which release is obtained by achieving the highest enlightenment. |
| sangria8 | A cold drink, originating in Spain, consisting of red or white wine, brandy or sherry, fruit juice, sugar and soda water and garnished with orange and other fruit. |
| santera7 | A woman who crafts santos (religious statues). |
| saphena12 | (anatomy) A prominent vein or nerve, the saphenous vein |
| sarcina9 | |
| sarcoma11 | (oncology) A type of malignant tumor of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. |
| sardana8 | A type of circle dance originating in Catalonia |
| satsuma9 | A seedless and easy-peeling cultivar of mandarin orange of Japanese origin; Citrus unshiu. |
| savanna10 | A tropical grassland with scattered trees |
| saxtuba16 | An obsolete valved brasswind instrument inspired by the Ancient Roman cornu and tuba. |
| scandia10 | scandium oxide |
| scapula11 | (anatomy) Either of the two large, flat, bones forming the back of the shoulder. |
| scholia12 | plural of scholium |
| scopula11 | A dense tuft of hair, as on the legs of certain insects. |
| scotoma11 | An area of impaired or lost vision within a field of vision otherwise in a good (or at least healthy) state. |
| sedilia8 | (obsolete) A series of seats, often recessed into the wall, on the south side of the chancel or choir for the use of officiating clergy. |
| senhora10 | |
| senopia9 | |
| sequela16 | (pathology) A disease or condition which is caused by an earlier disease or problem. |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| salina6 | A salt marsh, or salt pond, enclosed from the sea. |
| saliva9 | (physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches. |
| salvia9 | A plant in the genus Salvia, such as sage. |
| samara8 | The winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple. |
| samosa8 | A snack, of Indian origin, consisting of a deep-fried triangular turnover filled with vegetables (especially potatoes) or meat. |
| sancta8 | |
| sapota8 | The tropical fruit from the sapodilla tree, Manilkara zapota. The fruit is 4–8 cm in diameter, has a fuzzy brown skin with very sweet earthy-brown flesh. |
| satara6 | (historical) A kind of ribbed, hotpressed and lustred woolen cloth. |
| schema13 | An outline or image universally applicable to a general conception, under which it is likely to be presented to the mind (for example, a body schema). |
| scilla8 | A plant of the genus Scilla; a squill. |
| sclera8 | (anatomy) The white of the eye. It is the tough outer coat of the eye that covers the eyeball except for the cornea. |
| scoria8 | The slag or dross that remains after the smelting of metal from an ore. [from 14th c.] |
| scotia8 | (architecture) A concave molding with a lower edge projecting beyond the top. |
| scrota8 | plural of scrotum (“sac of skin and muscle enclosing the male testicles in mammals”) |
| semina8 | |
| seneca8 | |
| senega7 | (medicine) Seneca root |
| senora6 | Alternative spelling of señora |
| serosa6 | A membrane which lines an internal cavity to protect the contents and which secretes serum. |
| sharia9 | Alternative form of shari'a |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| sabra7 | Alternative spelling of Sabra |
| sacra7 | plural of sacrum |
| saiga6 | Saiga tatarica, an antelope which inhabits a vast area between Kalmykia, Kazakhstan, southern Siberia. |
| salpa7 | salp |
| salsa5 | (countable) A spicy tomato sauce, often including onions and hot peppers. |
| samba9 | A Brazilian ballroom dance or dance style. |
| sanga6 | (Australia, colloquial) Sandwich. |
| sauna5 | A room or a house designed for heat sessions. |
| scena7 | A scene in an opera. |
| schwa13 | (phonetics) An indeterminate central vowel sound as the "a" in "about", represented as /ə/ in IPA. |
| scuba9 | (underwater diving) An apparatus carried by a diver, which includes a tank holding compressed, filtered air and a regulator which delivers the air to the diver at ambient pressure which can be used underwater. |
| scuta7 | A scutum. |
| selva8 | Heavily forested ground in the Amazon basin. |
| senna5 | (countable) Any of several plants of the tribe Cassieae, especially those of the genera Cassia and Senna, whose leaves and pods are used as a purgative and laxative. |
| sensa5 | |
| sepia7 | A dark brown pigment made from the secretions of the cuttlefish. [from 1820s] |
| septa7 | plural of septum |
| shiva11 | (Judaism) A weeklong period of formal mourning for a close relative. |
| sigla6 | plural of siglum |
| sigma8 | The eighteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets, the twentieth letter of Old and Ancient. |
| Scrabble Word | Definition |
| saga5 | An Old Norse (Icelandic) prose narrative, especially one dealing with family or social histories and legends. |
| sera4 | plural of serum |
| seta4 | A bristle or hair |
| shea7 | A tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) indigenous to Africa, occurring in Mali, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Togo, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Burkina Faso and Uganda. |
| shwa10 | Alternative form of schwa |
| sika8 | Cervus nippon, a deer found in the forests of East Asia |
| sima6 | (architecture) The upturned edge of a roof which acts as a gutter; a cyma. |
| skua8 | Any of various predatory seabirds of the family Stercorariidae that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches. |
| soba6 | A Japanese buckwheat noodle. |
| soca6 | (music) A style of popular dance music from the West Indies. |
| soda5 | (uncountable) Sodium bicarbonate (usually baking soda). |
| sofa7 | (Middle East architecture, archaic) A raised area of a building's floor, usually covered with carpeting, used for sitting. |
| soja11 | Dated form of soya. |
| sola4 | Alternative form of shola |
| soma6 | (anatomy) The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail. |
| sora4 | A rail (Porzana carolina) of North, Central, and northern South America. |
| soya7 | (Britain) Alternative form of soy [from late 17th c.] |
| stoa4 | In Ancient Greece, a walkway with a roof supported by colonnades, often with a wall on one side; specifically, the Great Hall in Athens. |
| suba6 | |
| sura4 | Any of the 114 chapters of the Qur'an. |