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
astringency	20	20
astringent	14	14
astringently	19	19
astringents	15	15
astringes	12	12
astringing	16	16
astrobiologist	20	20
astrobiologists	21	21
astrobiology	20	20
astrocyte	14	14
astrocytes	15	15
astrocytic	18	18
astrocytoma	19	19
astrocytomas	20	20
astrodome	13	13
astrodomes	14	14
astrolabe	13	13
astrolabes	14	14
astrologer	13	13
astrologers	14	14
astrological	19	19
astrologically	24	24
astrologies	14	14
astrology	14	14
astrometric	17	17