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
absorbancy	22	22
absorbant	16	16
absorbants	17	17
absorbed	15	15
absorbencies	22	22
absorbency	22	22
absorbent	16	16
absorbents	17	17
absorber	14	14
absorbers	15	15
absorbing	18	18
absorbingly	23	23
absorbs	13	13
absorptance	21	21
absorptances	22	22
absorptiometry	25	25
absorption	17	17
absorptions	18	18
absorptive	20	20
absorptivities	24	24
absorptivity	24	24
abstain	11	11
abstained	14	14
abstainer	13	13
abstainers	14	14