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
barons	10	10
baroques	21	21
baroreceptors	22	22
barosaur	12	12
barosaurs	13	13
barotraumas	18	18
barouches	18	18
barquentines	27	27
barques	20	20
barquettes	23	23
barrackers	20	20
barracks	18	18
barracoons	17	17
barracoutas	18	18
barracudas	18	18
barrages	13	13
barramundis	20	20
barrancas	16	16
barrancos	16	16
barraters	12	12
barrators	12	12
barratries	13	13
barrelages	16	16
barrelfuls	19	19
barrelheads	18	18