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
baptistry	17	17
baptists	14	14
baptizers	24	24
baptizes	23	23
baratheas	14	14
barbarianism	22	22
barbarianisms	23	23
barbarians	17	17
barbarism	18	18
barbarisms	19	19
barbarities	17	17
barbarizations	30	30
barbarizes	25	25
barbarous	16	16
barbarously	21	21
barbarousness	21	21
barbarousnesses	23	23
barbasco	17	17
barbascoes	19	19
barbascos	18	18
barbecuers	20	20
barbecues	19	19
barbells	16	16
barbels	14	14
barbeques	25	25