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
appropriators	22	22
approvals	20	20
approvers	19	19
approves	18	18
approximates	28	28
approximations	31	31
apps	10	10
appulse	15	15
appulses	16	16
appurtenances	25	25
appurtenants	21	21
apraxias	18	18
apres	8	8
apricots	14	14
apriorities	14	14
aprons	10	10
apropos	13	13
apse	7	7
apses	8	8
apsidal	12	12
apsides	11	11
apsis	8	8
apterous	12	12
apteryxes	21	21
aptest	9	9