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
fellers	12	12
fellest	12	12
fellies	12	12
fellmongeries	24	24
fellmongers	22	22
fellness	14	14
fellnesses	16	16
felloes	12	12
fellows	15	15
fellowship	23	23
fellowships	24	24
fells	10	10
felonies	13	13
felonious	15	15
feloniously	20	20
feloniousness	20	20
felonries	14	14
felons	11	11
felsic	13	13
felsite	11	11
felsites	12	12
felsitic	15	15
felspar	14	14
felspars	15	15
felstone	13	13