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
apostatise	13	13
apostatised	15	15
apostatises	14	14
apostatising	18	18
apostatize	22	22
apostatized	24	24
apostatizes	23	23
apostatizing	27	27
apostil	11	11
apostils	12	12
apostle	11	11
apostles	12	12
apostleship	20	20
apostleships	21	21
apostolate	14	14
apostolates	15	15
apostolic	16	16
apostolicity	21	21
apostrophe	18	18
apostrophes	19	19
apostrophic	22	22
apostrophise	20	20
apostrophised	22	22
apostrophises	21	21
apostrophising	25	25