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
anisole	9	9
anisoles	10	10
anisometropia	20	20
anisometropias	21	21
anisometropic	23	23
anisotropic	18	18
anisotropically	26	26
anisotropies	16	16
anisotropism	19	19
anisotropisms	20	20
anisotropy	16	16
ankerites	14	14
ankhs	12	12
anklebones	20	20
ankles	12	12
anklets	13	13
ankus	11	11
ankuses	13	13
ankush	14	14
ankushes	16	16
ankylosaur	19	19
ankylosaurs	20	20
ankylosaurus	22	22
ankylosauruses	24	24
ankylose	16	16