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
emotionalities	19	19
emotionalizes	27	27
emotionless	16	16
emotionlessly	21	21
emotionlessness	21	21
emotions	12	12
emotivities	18	18
empalers	15	15
empales	14	14
empanadas	17	17
empanels	16	16
empathies	17	17
empathise	17	17
empathised	19	19
empathises	18	18
empathising	22	22
empathizers	28	28
empathizes	27	27
empaths	15	15
empennages	20	20
emperies	14	14
emperors	14	14
emperorship	22	22
emperorships	23	23
emphases	16	16