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
archivists	19	19
archivolts	20	20
archness	14	14
archnesses	16	16
archons	13	13
archosaur	15	15
archosaurian	19	19
archosaurians	20	20
archosaurs	16	16
archpriest	18	18
archpriests	19	19
archrivals	20	20
archways	18	18
arcings	13	13
arcs	7	7
arcsine	11	11
arcsines	12	12
arctangents	18	18
arctics	13	13
arcus	9	9
arcuses	11	11
ardebs	10	10
ardencies	14	14
ardors	7	7
ardours	9	9