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
exorcises	19	19
exorcising	23	23
exorcism	21	21
exorcisms	22	22
exorcist	18	18
exorcistic	23	23
exorcistical	26	26
exorcists	19	19
exorcizes	28	28
exordiums	21	21
exoskeletal	24	24
exoskeleton	24	24
exoskeletons	25	25
exosmic	20	20
exosmose	18	18
exosmoses	19	19
exosphere	21	21
exospheres	22	22
exospheric	25	25
exospore	18	18
exospores	19	19
exostoses	16	16
exostosis	16	16
exothermicities	30	30
exoticism	22	22