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
drawbars	15	15
drawbores	16	16
drawbridges	21	21
drawcords	17	17
drawdowns	18	18
drawees	11	11
drawerfuls	19	19
drawers	11	11
drawings	15	15
drawknives	23	23
drawlers	13	13
drawliest	14	14
drawls	11	11
drawnworks	22	22
drawplates	18	18
draws	9	9
drawshave	19	19
drawshaves	20	20
drawstring	17	17
drawstrings	18	18
drawtubes	17	17
drayages	13	13
drays	8	8
dreadest	10	10
dreadfulness	20	20