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
dowsings	15	15
doxes	13	13
doxies	14	14
doxings	18	18
doxologies	21	21
doxorubicins	28	28
doxxes	21	21
doxxings	26	26
doxycyclines	32	32
doyennes	13	13
doyens	10	10
doyleys	13	13
doylies	11	11
dozens	17	17
dozenths	21	21
dozers	16	16
dozes	15	15
doziest	17	17
doziness	19	19
dozinesses	21	21
drabbest	15	15
drabbets	15	15
drabbles	16	16
drabness	13	13
drabnesses	15	15