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
evacuations	20	20
evacuees	16	16
evaders	12	12
evades	11	11
evaginations	20	20
evaluates	15	15
evaluations	18	18
evaluators	16	16
evanesce	16	16
evanesced	18	18
evanescences	24	24
evanescent	19	19
evanesces	17	17
evanescing	21	21
evangelism	21	21
evangelisms	22	22
evangelist	18	18
evangelistic	23	23
evangelists	19	19
evangelizations	33	33
evangelizes	28	28
evangels	16	16
evanish	14	14
evanished	17	17
evanishes	16	16