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
antialiasings	18	18
antiarins	11	11
antiars	8	8
antiarthritis	16	16
antiasthma	16	16
antiatoms	13	13
antibias	12	12
antibioses	14	14
antibiosis	14	14
antibiotics	18	18
antibodies	15	15
antiboss	12	12
antibourgeois	20	20
antibusiness	18	18
antibusing	18	18
anticarcinogens	26	26
anticaries	14	14
antichoicers	21	21
anticholesterol	23	23
anticipants	19	19
anticipates	18	18
anticipations	21	21
anticipators	19	19
anticks	15	15
anticlassical	22	22