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
anthracenes	18	18
anthraces	15	15
anthracites	17	17
anthracnose	18	18
anthracnoses	19	19
anthranilates	18	18
anthraquinones	29	29
anthraxes	19	19
anthropoids	18	18
anthropologies	23	23
anthropologist	23	23
anthropologists	24	24
anthropometries	24	24
anthropomorphs	28	28
anthropopathism	29	29
anthropophagies	28	28
anthropophagous	29	29
anthropophagus	28	28
anthroposophies	26	26
anthroposophist	26	26
anthroposophy	26	26
anthros	10	10
anthuriums	18	18
antiabortionist	20	20
antialiasing	17	17