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
extraversions	25	25
extraverts	21	21
extremeness	22	22
extremes	18	18
extremest	19	19
extremism	22	22
extremisms	23	23
extremist	19	19
extremists	20	20
extremities	21	21
extremophiles	29	29
extricates	20	20
extrications	23	23
extrinsic	20	20
extrinsically	28	28
extropies	19	19
extrorse	15	15
extroversion	24	24
extroversions	25	25
extroverts	21	21
extruders	18	18
extrudes	17	17
extrusion	18	18
extrusions	19	19
extrusive	21	21