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
apostrophize	29	29
apostrophized	31	31
apostrophizes	30	30
apostrophizing	34	34
apothecaries	20	20
apotheces	17	17
apothegms	19	19
apothems	16	16
apotheoses	15	15
apotheosis	15	15
apotheosize	25	25
apotheosized	27	27
apotheosizes	26	26
apotheosizing	30	30
appalls	15	15
appals	13	13
appanages	18	18
apparatchiks	27	27
apparats	14	14
apparatus	16	16
apparatuses	18	18
apparels	15	15
apparentness	20	20
apparitions	18	18
apparitors	16	16