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
enjambs	23	23
enjoiners	20	20
enjoins	18	18
enjoyableness	30	30
enjoyers	20	20
enjoyments	26	26
enjoys	18	18
enkephalins	23	23
enkindles	17	17
enlacements	20	20
enlaces	12	12
enlargements	20	20
enlargers	13	13
enlarges	12	12
enlightenments	25	25
enlightens	17	17
enlist	8	8
enlisted	11	11
enlistee	10	10
enlistees	11	11
enlister	10	10
enlisters	11	11
enlisting	14	14
enlistment	16	16
enlistments	17	17