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
baldricks	21	21
baldrics	16	16
balds	10	10
baleens	12	12
balefires	16	16
balefulness	21	21
balers	10	10
bales	9	9
balings	14	14
balisaur	13	13
balisaurs	14	14
balkanizations	33	33
balkanizes	28	28
balkers	15	15
balkiest	16	16
balkiness	18	18
balkinesses	20	20
balklines	19	19
balks	13	13
balladeers	16	16
ballades	14	14
balladist	15	15
balladists	16	16
balladries	16	16
ballads	13	13