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
awestruck	20	20
awfullest	18	18
awfulness	18	18
awfulnesses	20	20
awkwardest	21	21
awkwardness	23	23
awkwardnesses	25	25
awless	10	10
awls	8	8
awlworts	15	15
awmous	13	13
awnings	14	14
awnless	12	12
awns	8	8
awols	9	9
axels	13	13
axes	11	11
axialities	18	18
axillaries	19	19
axillars	17	17
axillas	16	16
axils	13	13
axiologies	20	20
axiomatisation	25	25
axiomatisations	26	26