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
ancientest	15	15
ancientness	17	17
ancientries	16	16
ancients	13	13
ancillaries	17	17
ancillas	14	14
ancones	12	12
ancress	11	11
ancresses	13	13
ancylostomiases	25	25
ancylostomiasis	25	25
andalusite	14	14
andalusites	15	15
andantes	11	11
andantinos	14	14
andesite	10	10
andesites	11	11
andesitic	14	14
andesyte	12	12
andesytes	13	13
andirons	11	11
andouilles	15	15
andouillettes	18	18
andradites	13	13
androcentrism	22	22