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
bardes	10	10
bardolaters	16	16
bards	9	9
bareboats	15	15
barefacedness	24	24
bareges	12	12
barehands	16	16
bareness	12	12
barenesses	14	14
bares	8	8
baresark	15	15
baresarks	16	16
barest	9	9
barfis	12	12
barflies	15	15
barfs	11	11
bargainers	16	16
bargains	14	14
bargeboards	20	20
bargees	12	12
bargellos	16	16
barges	11	11
barghest	15	15
barghests	16	16
bargoons	14	14