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
evolves	16	16
evonymus	19	19
evonymuses	21	21
evulse	12	12
evulsed	14	14
evulses	13	13
evulsing	17	17
evulsion	15	15
evulsions	16	16
evzones	21	21
ewers	8	8
ewes	7	7
exabytes	20	20
exacerbates	24	24
exacerbations	27	27
exactas	17	17
exacters	18	18
exactest	18	18
exactingness	26	26
exactions	20	20
exactitudes	23	23
exactness	20	20
exactnesses	22	22
exactors	18	18
exacts	16	16