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
anaphases	15	15
anaphasic	18	18
anaphoras	15	15
anaphors	14	14
anaphrodisiac	23	23
anaphrodisiacs	24	24
anaphylaxes	27	27
anaphylaxis	27	27
anaplasia	14	14
anaplasias	15	15
anaplasmoses	20	20
anaplasmosis	20	20
anaplastic	18	18
anarchies	15	15
anarchism	18	18
anarchisms	19	19
anarchist	15	15
anarchistic	20	20
anarchists	16	16
anarchs	13	13
anas	5	5
anasarca	12	12
anasarcas	13	13
anasarcous	15	15
anastigmat	16	16