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
anosmias	12	12
anosmic	14	14
anoxemias	20	20
anoxias	15	15
ansa	5	5
ansae	6	6
ansate	7	7
ansated	9	9
ansatz	16	16
ansatzes	18	18
anserine	10	10
anserines	11	11
anserous	10	10
answer	10	10
answerabilities	23	23
answerability	23	23
answerable	18	18
answered	13	13
answerer	12	12
answerers	13	13
answering	16	16
answerphone	21	21
answerphones	22	22
answers	11	11
antacids	13	13