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
abstaining	17	17
abstains	12	12
abstemious	17	17
abstemiously	22	22
abstemiousness	22	22
abstention	15	15
abstentions	16	16
abstentious	16	16
absterge	13	13
absterged	15	15
absterges	14	14
absterging	18	18
abstinence	18	18
abstinences	19	19
abstinent	14	14
abstinently	19	19
abstract	14	14
abstractable	22	22
abstracted	17	17
abstractedly	22	22
abstractedness	22	22
abstracter	16	16
abstracters	17	17
abstractest	17	17
abstracting	20	20