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
anaerobes	13	13
anaerobioses	16	16
anaerobiosis	16	16
anaesthesia	14	14
anaesthesiology	23	23
anaesthetic	17	17
anaesthetise	15	15
anaesthetised	17	17
anaesthetises	16	16
anaesthetising	20	20
anaesthetist	15	15
anaesthetists	16	16
anageneses	14	14
anagenesis	14	14
anagens	11	11
anaglyphs	20	20
anagnorises	15	15
anagnorisis	15	15
anagoges	13	13
anagogies	14	14
anagrammatizes	32	32
anagrams	14	14
analcimes	17	17
analcites	14	14
analects	13	13