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
embellishment	27	27
embellishments	28	28
embers	12	12
embezzlements	42	42
embezzlers	35	35
embezzles	34	34
embiggens	20	20
embitterments	23	23
embitters	15	15
emblazers	25	25
emblazes	24	24
emblazoners	28	28
emblazonments	34	34
emblazons	26	26
emblematizes	31	31
emblements	21	21
emblems	17	17
embodiers	16	16
embodies	15	15
embodiments	22	22
emboldens	18	18
embolectomies	26	26
embolies	15	15
embolisation	20	20
embolisations	21	21