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
axiomatizations	35	35
axiomatizes	30	30
axioms	16	16
axions	14	14
axis	11	11
axised	14	14
axises	13	13
axisymmetric	30	30
axisymmetrical	33	33
axisymmetries	28	28
axisymmetry	28	28
axites	13	13
axles	13	13
axletrees	17	17
axolotls	17	17
axonemes	19	19
axones	14	14
axons	13	13
axoplasm	22	22
axoplasmic	27	27
axoplasms	23	23
axseed	14	14
axseeds	15	15
ayahs	9	9
ayahuasca	17	17