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
backtracks	27	27
backups	21	21
backwardness	27	27
backwardnesses	29	29
backwards	23	23
backwash	23	23
backwashed	26	26
backwashes	25	25
backwashing	29	29
backwaters	23	23
backwinds	24	24
backwoods	23	23
backwoodsier	26	26
backwoodsiest	27	27
backwoodsman	30	30
backwoodsmen	30	30
backwoodsy	26	26
backwraps	25	25
backyards	22	22
baclofens	20	20
bacons	13	13
bacteremias	20	20
bacterias	15	15
bactericides	22	22
bacterins	16	16