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
ayahuascas	18	18
ayatollahs	16	16
ayayas	10	10
ayes	6	6
ayins	8	8
ays	5	5
ayurvedas	17	17
azaleas	17	17
azans	15	15
azathioprines	28	28
azeotropes	22	22
azides	16	16
azidothymidines	34	34
azimuths	23	23
azines	16	16
azlons	17	17
azoles	16	16
azons	15	15
azoospermia	26	26
azoospermias	27	27
azotemias	21	21
azotes	15	15
azoths	17	17
azotise	16	16
azotised	18	18