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
applicants	21	21
applications	23	23
applicators	21	21
appliers	15	15
applies	14	14
appliest	15	15
appliques	26	26
appoggiaturas	24	24
appointees	17	17
appointments	23	23
appoints	15	15
apportionments	25	25
apportions	17	17
appose	12	12
apposed	14	14
apposer	13	13
apposers	14	14
apposes	13	13
apposing	17	17
apposite	14	14
appositely	19	19
appositeness	19	19
apposition	17	17
appositional	20	20
appositions	18	18