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
arsons	7	7
arsphenamine	22	22
arsphenamines	23	23
artefacts	15	15
artels	7	7
artemisia	12	12
artemisias	13	13
arterials	10	10
arteries	8	8
arteriograms	17	17
arteriographies	22	22
arterioles	11	11
arteriovenous	19	19
arteritides	12	12
arteritis	9	9
arteritises	11	11
artesian	9	9
artfulness	16	16
artfulnesses	18	18
arthralgias	16	16
arthritics	15	15
arthritides	14	14
arthritis	11	11
arthrodeses	14	14
arthrodesis	14	14