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
bailouts	13	13
bails	9	9
bailsman	16	16
bailsmen	16	16
bairnish	14	14
bairnliest	15	15
bairns	10	10
baiters	10	10
baitfish	16	16
baitfishes	18	18
baits	8	8
baizas	18	18
baizes	18	18
bakemeats	19	19
bakeries	15	15
bakers	13	13
bakes	12	12
bakeshop	20	20
bakeshops	21	21
bakewares	19	19
bakings	17	17
baklavas	20	20
baklawas	19	19
baksheesh	20	20
bakshish	19	19