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
avulsed	14	14
avulses	13	13
avulsing	17	17
avulsion	15	15
avulsions	16	16
awaiters	11	11
awaits	9	9
awakeners	17	17
awakenings	21	21
awakens	15	15
awakes	13	13
awardees	12	12
awarders	12	12
awards	10	10
awareness	13	13
awarenesses	15	15
awash	10	10
awayness	14	14
awaynesses	16	16
aweless	11	11
awes	7	7
awesome	13	13
awesomely	18	18
awesomeness	18	18
awestricken	22	22