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
enslaving	18	18
ensnare	9	9
ensnared	11	11
ensnarer	10	10
ensnarers	11	11
ensnares	10	10
ensnaring	14	14
ensnarl	10	10
ensnarled	13	13
ensnarling	16	16
ensnarls	11	11
ensorcel	13	13
ensorceled	16	16
ensorceling	19	19
ensorcell	15	15
ensorcelled	18	18
ensorcelling	21	21
ensorcellment	23	23
ensorcellments	24	24
ensorcells	16	16
ensorcels	14	14
ensoul	9	9
ensouled	12	12
ensouling	15	15
ensoulment	17	17