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
asynchronous	22	22
asynchronously	27	27
asynchrony	21	21
asyndeta	12	12
asyndetic	16	16
asyndetically	24	24
asyndeton	14	14
asyndetons	15	15
atabals	11	11
atabrines	13	13
ataghans	13	13
atalayas	11	11
atamans	11	11
atamasco	14	14
atamascos	15	15
ataps	8	8
ataraxias	16	16
ataraxics	19	19
ataraxies	16	16
atavism	14	14
atavisms	15	15
atavist	11	11
atavistic	16	16
atavistically	24	24
atavists	12	12