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
asphalts	14	14
asphaltum	19	19
asphaltums	20	20
aspheric	16	16
aspherical	19	19
asphodel	15	15
asphodels	16	16
asphyxia	22	22
asphyxias	23	23
asphyxiate	24	24
asphyxiated	26	26
asphyxiates	25	25
asphyxiating	29	29
asphyxiation	27	27
asphyxiations	28	28
asphyxies	23	23
asphyxy	23	23
aspic	11	11
aspics	12	12
aspidistra	14	14
aspidistras	15	15
aspirant	12	12
aspirants	13	13
aspirata	11	11
aspiratae	12	12