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
basic	11	11
basically	19	19
basicities	16	16
basicity	16	16
basics	12	12
basidia	11	11
basidial	13	13
basidiomycete	25	25
basidiomycetes	26	26
basidiomycetous	28	28
basidiospore	19	19
basidiospores	20	20
basidium	16	16
basification	22	22
basifications	23	23
basified	15	15
basifier	14	14
basifiers	15	15
basifies	14	14
basify	14	14
basifying	20	20
basil	9	9
basilar	11	11
basilary	14	14
basilect	15	15