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
acetylations	19	19
acetylcholines	27	27
acetylenes	17	17
acetyls	13	13
achalasia	15	15
achalasias	16	16
achenes	13	13
aches	10	10
achiest	12	12
achievements	25	25
achievers	18	18
achieves	17	17
achilleas	16	16
achiness	14	14
achinesses	16	16
achiotes	13	13
achlorhydrias	24	24
acholias	14	14
achondrites	18	18
achondroplasia	25	25
achondroplasias	26	26
achondroplastic	29	29
achromatism	22	22
achromatisms	23	23
achromatizes	29	29