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
analysers	13	13
analyses	12	12
analysing	16	16
analysis	12	12
analyst	11	11
analysts	12	12
analytes	12	12
analyticities	20	20
analytics	16	16
analyzations	26	26
analyzers	22	22
analyzes	21	21
anamneses	14	14
anamnesis	14	14
anamnestic	18	18
anandamides	18	18
anandas	10	10
anankes	13	13
anapaest	12	12
anapaests	13	13
anapest	11	11
anapestic	16	16
anapestics	17	17
anapests	12	12
anaphase	14	14