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
exoenzymes	32	32
exogamies	21	21
exogamous	22	22
exogenous	20	20
exogenously	25	25
exogens	17	17
exomes	16	16
exonerates	18	18
exonerations	21	21
exonerees	17	17
exons	13	13
exonuclease	24	24
exonucleases	25	25
exonyms	20	20
exopeptidase	26	26
exopeptidases	27	27
exophthalmos	30	30
exophthalmoses	32	32
exophthalmus	31	31
exophthalmuses	33	33
exorbitances	26	26
exorcise	18	18
exorcised	20	20
exorciser	19	19
exorcisers	20	20