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

The fixed SK opening gives you a focused set rather than a broad list of words beginning with S. Just 10 entries rank among the top 25,000 English words by frequency, so many valid fits are uncommon. SKETCH, SKILLS, SKINNY, and SKIING are easier to spot; less familiar options matter when a puzzle’s other letters rule those out.

6-letter words starting with SK at a glance

• The pattern contains 104 six-letter entries found in at least one tournament dictionary.
• SKETCH, SKILLS, SKINNY, and SKIING are recognizable examples.
• SKYBOX leads the scores at 22 points, tied with SKEEZY.
• S is the most common final letter: 43 entries end in S, while 18 end in Y.
• The average score across the set is 12.8 points.

Which letters end the most SK words?

S and Y dominate the endings: 43 words finish with S, and 18 finish with Y. Together, those endings account for 61 entries. D comes next with 9, followed by H with 7, so a known final letter can quickly shrink your choices.

SKILLS and SKULLS finish with S; SKINNY and SKIMPY end in Y; SKEWED closes with D. SKETCH is one of the seven entries ending in H. Keep the fixed SK start in place, then use the final letter to test likely fits.

Which 6-letter words starting with SK score well?

SKYBOX and SKEEZY top the score list at 22 points each. SKYWAY and SKIVVY follow at 19, while SKIMPY and SKIPPY each score 17. These are base word scores; premium squares can raise a play’s total, but the less familiar high scorers are not automatic choices.

Dictionary coverage varies: Collins contains 101 entries, NWL2023 has 60, and ENABLE has 51. Those sets overlap, and 73 words have definitions, yet only 10 meet the common-word cutoff, so a plausible-looking fit may still be unfamiliar. Check your game's word list before playing an obscure entry.