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
ancestoring	18	18
ancestors	13	13
ancestral	14	14
ancestrally	19	19
ancestress	14	14
ancestresses	16	16
ancestries	14	14
ancestry	14	14
anchorages	18	18
anchoress	15	15
anchoresses	17	17
anchorets	15	15
anchorites	16	16
anchorless	17	17
anchorperson	22	22
anchorpersons	23	23
anchors	13	13
anchos	12	12
anchovetas	20	20
anchovettas	21	21
anchovies	19	19
anchusa	14	14
anchusas	15	15
anchusin	16	16
anchusins	17	17