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
artilleries	13	13
artillerist	13	13
artillerists	14	14
artiness	9	9
artinesses	11	11
artiodactyls	19	19
artisan	8	8
artisanal	11	11
artisans	9	9
artisanship	17	17
artisanships	18	18
artist	6	6
artiste	7	7
artistes	8	8
artistic	11	11
artistically	19	19
artistries	10	10
artistry	10	10
artists	7	7
artless	8	8
artlessly	13	13
artlessness	13	13
artmakers	16	16
arts	4	4
artsie	6	6