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
amuses	10	10
amusia	10	10
amusias	11	11
amusing	14	14
amusingly	19	19
amusingness	19	19
amusive	15	15
amygdales	18	18
amygdalins	20	20
amygdules	19	19
amylase	13	13
amylases	14	14
amylenes	15	15
amylogens	18	18
amyloidoses	18	18
amyloidosis	18	18
amyloids	15	15
amylopectins	25	25
amyloplast	20	20
amyloplasts	21	21
amylopsin	19	19
amylopsins	20	20
amylose	13	13
amyloses	14	14
amyls	11	11