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
archdukes	20	20
archenemies	20	20
archeologies	20	20
archerfish	20	20
archerfishes	22	22
archeries	14	14
archers	12	12
arches	11	11
archetypes	20	20
archfiends	20	20
archfoes	16	16
archiepiscopal	29	29
archiepiscopate	29	29
archils	13	13
archimandrites	24	24
archines	14	14
archings	16	16
archipelagoes	24	24
archipelagos	23	23
architectonics	26	26
architects	18	18
architectures	22	22
architraves	20	20
archives	17	17
archivist	18	18