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
anticlericalism	27	27
anticlericals	22	22
anticlimaxes	27	27
anticlines	16	16
anticlockwise	28	28
anticoagulants	23	23
anticodons	16	16
anticolonialism	25	25
anticommunism	28	28
anticommunist	25	25
anticonvulsant	26	26
anticonvulsants	27	27
anticonvulsive	29	29
anticorrosion	18	18
anticorrosive	21	21
antics	10	10
anticults	15	15
anticyclones	23	23
antidepressant	20	20
antidepressants	21	21
antidepression	20	20
antidesiccant	22	22
antidesiccants	23	23
antidotes	11	11
antielectrons	19	19