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
bathers	12	12
bathes	11	11
bathhouse	17	17
bathhouses	18	18
bathings	16	16
bathless	14	14
bathmats	16	16
batholiths	18	18
bathos	11	11
bathoses	13	13
bathrobes	17	17
bathrooms	17	17
baths	10	10
bathtubs	17	17
bathwaters	18	18
bathymetries	22	22
bathyscaph	25	25
bathyscaphe	26	26
bathyscaphes	27	27
bathyscaphs	26	26
bathysphere	23	23
bathyspheres	24	24
batiks	13	13
batiste	10	10
batistes	11	11