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
avionics	16	16
avions	11	11
aviso	9	9
avisos	10	10
avitaminoses	20	20
avitaminosis	20	20
avocadoes	17	17
avocados	16	16
avocations	18	18
avocets	14	14
avodires	13	13
avoidances	19	19
avoiders	13	13
avoids	11	11
avoirdupois	20	20
avos	8	8
avoset	10	10
avosets	11	11
avouchers	19	19
avouches	18	18
avouchments	25	25
avowals	15	15
avowers	14	14
avows	12	12
avulse	12	12