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
emphasis	16	16
emphasise	17	17
emphasised	19	19
emphasises	18	18
emphasising	22	22
emphasize	26	26
emphasized	28	28
emphasizes	27	27
emphasizing	31	31
emphysema	22	22
emphysemas	23	23
emphysematous	27	27
emphysemic	26	26
empires	13	13
empiricism	22	22
empiricisms	23	23
empiricist	19	19
empiricists	20	20
empirics	17	17
emplacements	26	26
emplaces	18	18
emplanes	16	16
employabilities	28	28
employees	18	18
employers	18	18