What words have a short e sound but are spelled with ai like in said?

You're right! The "ai" spelling often represents the short "e" sound, as in the word "said." Here are some examples:

* said

* again

* plaid

* afraid

* rain

* stain

* brain

* snail

* paid

* wail

* sail

It's important to note that the "ai" spelling doesn't always represent the short "e" sound. Sometimes it represents the long "a" sound, as in "rain" or "train."

Let me know if you have any other questions about spelling or pronunciation!