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
absolution	16	16
absolutions	17	17
absolutism	18	18
absolutist	15	15
absolutistic	20	20
absolutists	16	16
absolutive	19	19
absolutize	24	24
absolutized	26	26
absolutizes	25	25
absolutizing	29	29
absolve	15	15
absolved	17	17
absolver	16	16
absolvers	17	17
absolves	16	16
absolving	20	20
absonant	13	13
absorb	12	12
absorbabilities	25	25
absorbability	25	25
absorbable	20	20
absorbance	20	20
absorbances	21	21
absorbancies	22	22