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
apophonies	19	19
apophthegms	26	26
apophyges	21	21
apophyllites	24	24
apophyseal	21	21
apophyses	19	19
apophysis	19	19
apoplexies	24	24
apoptoses	15	15
apoptosis	15	15
aporias	10	10
apos	7	7
aposematic	19	19
aposematically	27	27
aposiopeses	17	17
aposiopesis	17	17
aposiopetic	20	20
apospories	16	16
apospory	16	16
apostacies	16	16
apostacy	16	16
apostasies	13	13
apostasy	13	13
apostate	11	11
apostates	12	12