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
fertilizes	23	23
ferulas	12	12
ferules	12	12
fervencies	21	21
fervidness	19	19
fervors	14	14
fervours	16	16
fes	6	6
fescennine	19	19
fescue	13	13
fescues	14	14
fess	7	7
fesse	8	8
fessed	10	10
fesses	9	9
fessing	13	13
fesswise	14	14
fest	7	7
festa	8	8
festal	10	10
festally	15	15
festas	9	9
fester	9	9
festered	12	12
festering	15	15