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
bascules	16	16
base	7	7
baseball	16	16
baseballs	17	17
baseboard	16	16
baseboards	17	17
baseborn	15	15
based	9	9
basehead	14	14
baseheads	15	15
baseless	12	12
baseline	13	13
baseliner	14	14
baseliners	15	15
baselines	14	14
baseload	13	13
baseloads	14	14
basely	12	12
baseman	14	14
basemen	14	14
basement	15	15
basementless	20	20
basements	16	16
baseness	12	12
basenesses	14	14