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
asbestos	11	11
asbestoses	13	13
asbestosis	13	13
asbestus	12	12
asbestuses	14	14
ascared	11	11
ascariases	13	13
ascariasis	13	13
ascarid	11	11
ascarides	13	13
ascarids	12	12
ascaris	10	10
ascarises	12	12
ascend	11	11
ascendable	19	19
ascendance	19	19
ascendances	20	20
ascendancies	21	21
ascendancy	21	21
ascendant	15	15
ascendantly	20	20
ascendants	16	16
ascended	14	14
ascendence	19	19
ascendences	20	20