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
atheroscleroses	21	21
atherosclerosis	21	21
atherosclerotic	24	24
athirst	9	9
athletes	11	11
athleticism	20	20
athleticisms	21	21
athletics	15	15
athodyds	14	14
athwartship	21	21
athwartships	22	22
atigis	8	8
atishoo	9	9
atlantes	10	10
atlas	6	6
atlases	8	8
atlatls	9	9
atmans	10	10
atmas	8	8
atmosphere	18	18
atmosphered	20	20
atmospheres	19	19
atmospheric	22	22
atmospherically	30	30
atmospherics	23	23