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
apolipoproteins	26	26
apoliticism	21	21
apoliticisms	22	22
apollos	12	12
apologetics	20	20
apologias	15	15
apologies	15	15
apologise	15	15
apologised	17	17
apologises	16	16
apologising	20	20
apologist	15	15
apologists	16	16
apologizers	26	26
apologizes	25	25
apologs	13	13
apologues	16	16
apolunes	14	14
apomicts	17	17
apomixes	21	21
apomixis	21	21
aponeuroses	16	16
aponeurosis	16	16
apophases	17	17
apophasis	17	17