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
acajous	20	20
acalephes	18	18
acalephs	17	17
acanthus	15	15
acanthuses	17	17
acapnias	15	15
acarbose	14	14
acarboses	15	15
acariases	12	12
acariasis	12	12
acaricides	17	17
acaridans	14	14
acarids	11	11
acarines	12	12
acarpous	15	15
acarus	10	10
acatalectics	22	22
acaulescent	20	20
acaulose	13	13
acaulous	14	14
acceders	15	15
accedes	14	14
accelerandos	21	21
accelerants	19	19
accelerates	18	18