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
authentications	23	23
authenticators	21	21
authenticities	21	21
authoress	12	12
authoresses	14	14
authorisation	17	17
authorisations	18	18
authorise	12	12
authorised	14	14
authorises	13	13
authorising	17	17
authoritarians	18	18
authorities	14	14
authorizations	27	27
authorizers	23	23
authorizes	22	22
authors	10	10
authorship	18	18
authorships	19	19
autism	10	10
autisms	11	11
autist	7	7
autistic	12	12
autistically	20	20
autistics	13	13