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
assimilable	19	19
assimilate	14	14
assimilated	16	16
assimilates	15	15
assimilating	19	19
assimilation	17	17
assimilationism	23	23
assimilationist	20	20
assimilations	18	18
assimilative	20	20
assimilator	15	15
assimilators	16	16
assimilatory	18	18
assist	6	6
assistance	14	14
assistances	15	15
assistant	10	10
assistants	11	11
assistantship	19	19
assistantships	20	20
assisted	9	9
assister	8	8
assisters	9	9
assisting	12	12
assistive	13	13