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
apheresis	14	14
apheses	12	12
aphesis	12	12
aphides	13	13
aphidians	16	16
aphids	12	12
aphis	10	10
apholates	15	15
aphonias	14	14
aphonics	17	17
aphonies	14	14
aphorise	13	13
aphorised	15	15
aphorises	14	14
aphorising	18	18
aphorism	16	16
aphorisms	17	17
aphorist	13	13
aphoristic	18	18
aphoristically	26	26
aphorists	14	14
aphorizes	23	23
aphrodisiac	20	20
aphrodisiacal	23	23
aphrodisiacs	21	21