Words starting with S, then O, then W, then E, ending in R
33 words fit this spine. They're all listed below. They start with S, end with R, and contain O then W then E in that order in between — not necessarily side by side.
Near misses
- sabbath doesn't fit: it starts with S but ends with H, not R.
- sadder doesn't fit: it has the right ends but no O in the middle.
5-letter words
sower
6-letter words
shower, slower
7-letter words
scowder, scowler, showier, snowier
8-letter words
sallower, shadower, showerer, sorrower
9-letter words
safflower, shadowier, shallower, shipowner, snowmaker, snowshoer, sundowner, sunflower, swallower
10-letter words
snowblower, songwriter, sportswear, starflower, superpower
11-letter words
showstopper, snowboarder, snowmobiler, somewhither, southwester, stonewaller, strawflower
12-letter words
sportswriter
Where this pattern came from
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How the rule works