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
acinous	12	12
acinus	11	11
ackees	13	13
acknowledges	27	27
acknowledgments	34	34
acmes	11	11
acnes	9	9
acnodes	12	12
acoelomates	18	18
acoelous	13	13
acolytes	14	14
aconites	12	12
aconitums	17	17
acorns	10	10
acoustic	15	15
acoustical	18	18
acoustically	23	23
acoustician	19	19
acousticians	20	20
acoustics	16	16
acquaintances	31	31
acquaints	23	23
acquest	20	20
acquests	21	21
acquiesce	25	25