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
abstraction	18	18
abstractional	21	21
abstractionism	24	24
abstractionisms	25	25
abstractionist	21	21
abstractionists	22	22
abstractions	19	19
abstractive	21	21
abstractly	19	19
abstractness	19	19
abstractor	16	16
abstractors	17	17
abstracts	15	15
abstrict	14	14
abstricted	17	17
abstricting	20	20
abstricts	15	15
abstruse	12	12
abstrusely	17	17
abstruseness	17	17
abstruser	13	13
abstrusest	14	14
abstrusities	16	16
abstrusity	16	16
absurd	11	11