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
anastigmatic	21	21
anastigmats	17	17
anastomose	14	14
anastomoses	15	15
anastomosis	15	15
anastomotic	18	18
anastrophe	16	16
anastrophes	17	17
anatase	8	8
anatases	9	9
anathemas	15	15
anathematizes	28	28
anatomies	13	13
anatomise	13	13
anatomised	15	15
anatomises	14	14
anatomising	18	18
anatomist	13	13
anatomists	14	14
anatomizes	23	23
anatoxins	18	18
anatropous	15	15
anattos	8	8
ancestor	12	12
ancestored	15	15