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
extensionality	26	26
extensionally	26	26
extensions	19	19
extensities	19	19
extensity	19	19
extensive	21	21
extensively	26	26
extensiveness	26	26
extensometer	23	23
extensometers	24	24
extensor	16	16
extensors	17	17
extents	15	15
extenuates	19	19
extenuations	22	22
extenuators	20	20
exteriorise	18	18
exteriorised	20	20
exteriorises	19	19
exteriorising	23	23
exteriorities	20	20
exteriorizes	28	28
exteriors	16	16
exterminates	23	23
exterminations	26	26