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
arthropathies	20	20
arthropods	16	16
arthroscope	19	19
arthroscopes	20	20
arthroscopic	23	23
arthroscopies	21	21
arthroscopy	21	21
arthroses	11	11
arthrosis	11	11
arthrospore	16	16
arthrospores	17	17
artichokes	19	19
articles	12	12
articulacies	20	20
articulateness	20	20
articulates	16	16
articulations	19	19
articulators	17	17
artiest	7	7
artifacts	15	15
artificers	16	16
artifices	15	15
artificialities	22	22
artificialness	22	22
artigis	9	9