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
expeditioners	25	25
expeditions	23	23
expeditious	23	23
expeditiously	28	28
expeditiousness	28	28
expeditors	21	21
expellees	21	21
expellers	21	21
expels	17	17
expendabilities	31	31
expendables	27	27
expenders	21	21
expenditures	25	25
expends	19	19
expense	18	18
expensed	20	20
expenses	19	19
expensing	23	23
expensive	24	24
expensively	29	29
expensiveness	29	29
experiences	25	25
experimentalism	33	33
experimentalist	30	30
experimenters	27	27