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
archaeopteryxes	32	32
archaise	13	13
archaised	15	15
archaises	14	14
archaising	18	18
archaism	16	16
archaisms	17	17
archaist	13	13
archaistic	18	18
archaists	14	14
archaizes	23	23
archangels	19	19
archbishop	23	23
archbishopric	29	29
archbishoprics	30	30
archbishops	24	24
archdeaconries	24	24
archdeacons	21	21
archdiocesan	22	22
archdiocese	20	20
archdioceses	21	21
archduchess	23	23
archduchesses	25	25
archduchies	23	23
archdukedoms	27	27