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
arborizes	21	21
arborous	12	12
arbors	9	9
arborvitaes	18	18
arbours	11	11
arbovirus	17	17
arboviruses	19	19
arbs	7	7
arbuscle	16	16
arbuscles	17	17
arbutes	11	11
arbutus	12	12
arbutuses	14	14
arcades	11	11
arcadians	14	14
arcadias	12	12
arcadings	16	16
arcanums	16	16
arcatures	13	13
arccosine	16	16
arccosines	17	17
archaeans	15	15
archaeologies	21	21
archaeologist	21	21
archaeologists	22	22