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
bandoleers	16	16
bandoliers	16	16
bandoras	13	13
bandores	13	13
bandpass	16	16
bandpasses	18	18
bands	10	10
bandsaw	15	15
bandsawed	18	18
bandsawing	21	21
bandsaws	16	16
bandsman	17	17
bandsmen	17	17
bandstand	16	16
bandstands	17	17
banduras	14	14
bandwagons	21	21
bandwidths	21	21
baneberries	18	18
banes	9	9
bangers	13	13
bangkoks	22	22
bangles	14	14
bangs	11	11
bangtails	16	16