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
bastiles	12	12
bastille	13	13
bastilles	14	14
bastinade	14	14
bastinades	15	15
bastinado	14	14
bastinadoed	17	17
bastinadoes	16	16
bastinadoing	20	20
basting	13	13
bastings	14	14
bastion	11	11
bastioned	14	14
bastions	12	12
basts	8	8
batards	11	11
batatas	10	10
batboys	15	15
batchers	16	16
batches	15	15
bates	8	8
batfish	15	15
batfishes	17	17
batfowls	18	18
batgirls	14	14