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
appealers	16	16
appeals	14	14
appearances	21	21
appears	13	13
appeasable	20	20
appease	13	13
appeased	15	15
appeasement	21	21
appeasements	22	22
appeaser	14	14
appeasers	15	15
appeases	14	14
appeasing	18	18
appellants	19	19
appellations	21	21
appellees	17	17
appellors	17	17
appels	13	13
appendages	20	20
appendants	19	19
appendectomies	28	28
appendices	21	21
appendicitis	23	23
appendicitises	25	25
appendixes	25	25