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
feistily	14	14
feistiness	14	14
feists	9	9
feisty	11	11
felafels	16	16
feldsher	15	15
feldshers	16	16
feldspar	16	16
feldspars	17	17
feldspathic	24	24
felicitates	18	18
felicitations	21	21
felicitators	19	19
felicities	17	17
felicitous	18	18
felicitously	23	23
felicitousness	23	23
felids	11	11
felines	12	12
felinities	15	15
fellahs	14	14
fellas	11	11
fellations	16	16
fellatios	14	14
fellators	14	14