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
amylums	17	17
amyotonias	16	16
anabaenas	14	14
anabaptism	20	20
anabas	10	10
anabases	12	12
anabasis	12	12
anableps	16	16
anablepses	18	18
anabolism	17	17
anabolisms	18	18
anachronism	21	21
anachronisms	22	22
anachronistic	23	23
anachronous	19	19
anachronously	24	24
anacoluthons	21	21
anacondas	15	15
anacruses	14	14
anacrusis	14	14
anadems	12	12
anadiploses	17	17
anadiplosis	17	17
anadromous	16	16
anaemias	12	12