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
aquascapes	26	26
aquatics	21	21
aquatinters	22	22
aquatintist	22	22
aquatintists	23	23
aquatints	20	20
aquatones	20	20
aquavits	22	22
aqueducts	24	24
aqueous	18	18
aquicultures	28	28
aquiferous	24	24
aquifers	21	21
aquilegias	23	23
arabesk	14	14
arabesks	15	15
arabesque	22	22
arabesques	23	23
arabicas	14	14
arabicizations	30	30
arabicizes	25	25
arabilities	15	15
arabinose	13	13
arabinoses	14	14
arabinoside	16	16