5-letter words with S as the 1st letter and K as the 2nd letter

The SK opening narrows a five-letter search to 75 entries, but the endings vary: 24 finish in S, while only 7 finish in L. Familiar choices such as SKILL and SKATE sit beside less everyday forms. The dictionary counts overlap, so their separate totals do not add up to the page total.

S-first, K-second words at a glance

• There are 75 five-letter entries beginning SK.
• Nine entries fall within the common-word group.
• Twenty-four words end in S, the leading final letter.
• T is a more frequent second letter after S: that pattern has 180 matches.
• SKIFF scores 15 points, the top score shown for this pattern.

Which letters finish these SK words?

S is the clear leader: 24 of the 75 words end with it. L comes next with 7, while E and T each close 6 words. K and R each appear at the end of 5.

That spread gives you a quick way to narrow a clue. For a final S, try familiar forms such as SKIES, SKINS, SKIPS, or SKITS. A final L points to SKILL or SKULL; a final T fits SKATE.

What should you know about scores and Wordle?

SKIFF is among the top scorers at 15 points. SKUNK, SKIMP, SKINK, and SKULK each score 13. The average score across the pattern is 10.5, so the highest scorers stand out rather than representing a typical entry.

The Wordle figures include 9 answer-list matches and 75 allowed guesses. That makes the pattern relevant to a Wordle clue, but it does not make every entry a likely answer. SKILL, SKULL, and SKIRT are easier to recognize than many specialist entries.

Dictionary coverage differs: 74 entries are in Collins, 48 in NWL2023, and 44 in ENABLE. These counts overlap, and unfamiliar forms may not be accepted in every game. Check your game's word list before playing a less common choice.