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
autotrophies	18	18
autotrophs	16	16
autotypes	15	15
autotypies	16	16
autoworkers	19	19
autoxidations	23	23
autumns	13	13
autunites	12	12
auxeses	15	15
auxesis	15	15
auxetics	19	19
auxiliaries	20	20
auxins	15	15
auxotrophies	25	25
auxotrophs	23	23
avadavats	18	18
availabilities	23	23
availableness	23	23
avails	11	11
avalanches	21	21
avarices	15	15
avaricious	18	18
avariciously	23	23
avariciousness	23	23
avascular	18	18