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
achromats	17	17
aciculas	16	16
aciculums	21	21
acidemias	16	16
acidheads	16	16
acidifications	25	25
acidifiers	17	17
acidifies	16	16
acidimeters	18	18
acidities	13	13
acidness	13	13
acidnesses	15	15
acidophiles	21	21
acidophils	20	20
acidophilus	22	22
acidophiluses	24	24
acidoses	12	12
acidosis	12	12
acids	9	9
acidulates	16	16
acidulations	19	19
acidulous	16	16
acidurias	14	14
acierates	12	12
acinose	11	11