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
arabinosides	17	17
arabis	9	9
arabises	11	11
arabizes	20	20
arables	11	11
araceous	12	12
arachnids	16	16
arachnoids	17	17
arachnologies	22	22
arachnologist	22	22
arachnologists	23	23
arachnophobes	27	27
arachnophobias	28	28
arachnophobics	31	31
aragonites	13	13
arahuanas	13	13
araks	9	9
arames	9	9
aramids	11	11
araneids	10	10
arapaimas	15	15
ararobas	11	11
araucarias	14	14
arawanas	12	12
arbalest	12	12