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
apprehensive	25	25
apprehensively	30	30
apprentices	21	21
apprenticeship	29	29
apprenticeships	30	30
appress	13	13
appressed	16	16
appresses	15	15
appressing	19	19
appressoria	17	17
appressorium	22	22
apprise	13	13
apprised	15	15
appriser	14	14
apprisers	15	15
apprises	14	14
apprising	18	18
apprizers	24	24
apprizes	23	23
approaches	21	21
approbates	19	19
approbations	22	22
appropriateness	25	25
appropriates	21	21
appropriations	24	24