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
bacteriocides	23	23
bacteriocins	22	22
bacteriologist	23	23
bacteriologists	24	24
bacteriolyses	22	22
bacteriolysis	22	22
bacteriophages	27	27
bacteriophagies	28	28
bacteriostases	20	20
bacteriostasis	20	20
bacteriostat	18	18
bacteriostatic	23	23
bacteriostats	19	19
bacteriurias	19	19
bacterizations	30	30
bacterizes	25	25
bacteroids	17	17
baculums	20	20
baddest	12	12
baddies	12	12
baddish	14	14
badgers	13	13
badges	12	12
badinages	16	16
badlands	15	15