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
badmintons	19	19
badmouths	19	19
badness	12	12
badnesses	14	14
bads	8	8
baes	7	7
baffies	16	16
bafflegabs	25	25
bafflements	25	25
bafflers	18	18
baffles	17	17
baffs	14	14
bagass	11	11
bagasse	12	12
bagasses	13	13
bagatelles	17	17
bagels	12	12
bagfuls	17	17
baggages	17	17
baggers	14	14
baggies	14	14
baggiest	15	15
bagginess	17	17
bagginesses	19	19
baggings	18	18