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
ascetical	16	16
ascetically	21	21
asceticism	19	19
asceticisms	20	20
ascetics	14	14
asci	7	7
ascidia	11	11
ascidian	13	13
ascidians	14	14
ascidium	16	16
ascites	10	10
ascitic	13	13
asclepiad	17	17
asclepiads	18	18
ascocarp	17	17
ascocarpic	22	22
ascocarps	18	18
ascogonia	15	15
ascogonium	20	20
ascomycete	21	21
ascomycetes	22	22
ascomycetous	24	24
ascon	9	9
asconoid	13	13
ascons	10	10