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
emancipates	21	21
emancipationist	26	26
emancipations	24	24
emancipators	22	22
emarginations	20	20
emasculate	18	18
emasculated	20	20
emasculates	19	19
emasculating	23	23
emasculation	21	21
emasculations	22	22
emasculator	19	19
emasculators	20	20
embalmers	19	19
embalmments	25	25
embalms	17	17
embankments	26	26
embanks	18	18
embarcaderos	22	22
embargoes	17	17
embarkations	23	23
embarkments	25	25
embarks	17	17
embarrass	15	15
embarrassable	23	23