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
assassinators	14	14
assassins	10	10
assault	9	9
assaulted	12	12
assaulting	15	15
assaultive	16	16
assaultively	21	21
assaultiveness	21	21
assaults	10	10
assay	7	7
assayed	10	10
assayer	9	9
assayers	10	10
assaying	13	13
assays	8	8
assegai	9	9
assegaied	12	12
assegaiing	15	15
assegais	10	10
assemblage	19	19
assemblages	20	20
assemblagist	21	21
assemblagists	22	22
assemble	15	15
assembled	17	17