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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
appositive	20	20
appositively	25	25
appositives	21	21
appraisal	16	16
appraisals	17	17
appraise	14	14
appraised	16	16
appraisee	15	15
appraisees	16	16
appraisement	22	22
appraisements	23	23
appraiser	15	15
appraisers	16	16
appraises	15	15
appraising	19	19
appraisingly	24	24
appraisive	20	20
appreciates	20	20
appreciations	23	23
appreciators	21	21
apprehends	20	20
apprehensible	26	26
apprehensibly	28	28
apprehension	22	22
apprehensions	23	23