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
bachelordoms	25	25
bachelorettes	22	22
bachelorhoods	25	25
bachelors	18	18
baches	14	14
bacillus	17	17
bacitracins	21	21
backaches	24	24
backbars	21	21
backbeats	22	22
backbenchers	31	31
backbenches	30	30
backbends	24	24
backbiters	23	23
backbites	22	22
backblocks	31	31
backboards	24	24
backbones	23	23
backbreakers	29	29
backcast	21	21
backcasts	22	22
backchats	24	24
backcloths	26	26
backcombs	28	28
backcountries	28	28