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
driveshafts	21	21
drivetrains	17	17
driveways	19	19
drivings	16	16
drizzles	28	28
drizzliest	30	30
drogues	11	11
droids	8	8
droits	7	7
drokes	11	11
drolleries	13	13
drollest	11	11
drollness	13	13
drollnesses	15	15
drolls	9	9
dromedaries	16	16
dromonds	14	14
dromons	12	12
droners	9	9
drones	8	8
drongoes	12	12
drongos	11	11
dronish	11	11
drooliest	11	11
drools	8	8