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
astrometries	15	15
astrometry	15	15
astronaut	11	11
astronautic	16	16
astronautical	19	19
astronautically	24	24
astronautics	17	17
astronauts	12	12
astronomer	14	14
astronomers	15	15
astronomic	17	17
astronomical	20	20
astronomically	25	25
astronomies	15	15
astronomy	15	15
astrophotograph	27	27
astrophysical	24	24
astrophysically	29	29
astrophysicist	24	24
astrophysicists	25	25
astrophysics	22	22
astute	7	7
astutely	12	12
astuteness	12	12
astylar	10	10