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
faults	11	11
faunas	11	11
faunist	12	12
faunistic	17	17
faunistically	25	25
faunists	13	13
fauns	10	10
fauteuils	15	15
fauves	14	14
fauvism	18	18
fauvisms	19	19
fauvist	15	15
fauvists	16	16
fauxhawks	29	29
favas	12	12
favelas	15	15
favellas	17	17
faves	12	12
favism	16	16
favisms	17	17
favorabilities	25	25
favorableness	25	25
favorers	15	15
favorites	16	16
favoritism	20	20