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
eremites	11	11
eremitism	15	15
eremitisms	16	16
eremurus	13	13
eremuruses	15	15
erepsin	11	11
erepsins	12	12
erethism	13	13
erethisms	14	14
erewhiles	15	15
ergastic	13	13
ergastoplasm	21	21
ergastoplasmic	26	26
ergastoplasms	22	22
ergates	9	9
ergatives	15	15
ergographs	19	19
ergometers	15	15
ergonomics	19	19
ergonomist	16	16
ergonomists	17	17
ergonovines	19	19
ergosterol	13	13
ergosterols	14	14
ergotamines	17	17