Words with the letter S

The letter S is one of the most powerful and versatile tiles in Scrabble, even though it’s worth just 1 point. Its strength lies in its ability to pluralize nouns and create new verb forms, instantly turning words like cat into cats or jump into jumps for easy points. Because only four S tiles exist in the game, each one is highly valuable and should be used strategically. Players often hold onto an S until they can use it to build multiple words at once—such as hooking it onto the end of one word while forming another perpendicular word in the process.

To use the letter S effectively, look for opportunities to extend existing words and create compound or parallel plays. For example, adding S to train to form trains while simultaneously building so, sit, or sun can multiply your score across the board. It’s also an excellent letter for setting up or capitalizing on premium scoring squares, especially if you can connect multiple words in a single turn. Though low in point value, the letter S is a strategic powerhouse in Scrabble, capable of turning modest plays into high-scoring moves when used with precision and planning.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
absence	14	14
absences	15	15
absent	10	10
absented	13	13
absentee	12	12
absenteeism	18	18
absenteeisms	19	19
absentees	13	13
absenter	12	12
absenters	13	13
absenting	16	16
absently	15	15
absentminded	22	22
absentmindedly	27	27
absents	11	11
absinth	13	13
absinthe	14	14
absinthes	15	15
absinths	14	14
absolute	13	13
absolutely	18	18
absoluteness	18	18
absoluter	14	14
absolutes	14	14
absolutest	15	15