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
abuts	9	9
abuttals	13	13
abutters	12	12
abvolts	15	15
abwatts	13	13
abyes	10	10
abys	9	9
abysm	13	13
abysmal	16	16
abysmally	21	21
abysms	14	14
abyss	10	10
abyssal	13	13
abysses	12	12
acacias	13	13
academes	15	15
academias	16	16
academicians	23	23
academicism	24	24
academicisms	25	25
academics	19	19
academies	16	16
academism	19	19
academisms	20	20
acais	8	8