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
exsiccated	24	24
exsiccates	23	23
exsiccating	27	27
exsiccation	25	25
exsiccations	26	26
exsolution	20	20
exsolutions	21	21
extemporaneous	29	29
extemporisation	29	29
extemporise	24	24
extemporised	26	26
extemporises	25	25
extemporising	29	29
extemporizers	35	35
extemporizes	34	34
extendabilities	28	28
extendedness	23	23
extenders	18	18
extends	16	16
extensibilities	27	27
extensibility	27	27
extensible	22	22
extensile	18	18
extension	18	18
extensional	21	21