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
ascendencies	21	21
ascendency	21	21
ascendent	15	15
ascendents	16	16
ascender	13	13
ascenders	14	14
ascendible	19	19
ascending	17	17
ascends	12	12
ascension	14	14
ascensional	17	17
ascensions	15	15
ascensive	17	17
ascent	10	10
ascents	11	11
ascertain	13	13
ascertainable	21	21
ascertained	16	16
ascertaining	19	19
ascertainment	21	21
ascertainments	22	22
ascertains	14	14
asceses	10	10
ascesis	10	10
ascetic	13	13