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
bearhugs	16	16
bearings	14	14
bearish	12	12
bearishly	17	17
bearishness	17	17
bearpaws	17	17
bears	8	8
bearskin	16	16
bearskins	17	17
bearwoods	16	16
beast	8	8
beastie	10	10
beasties	11	11
beastings	15	15
beastlier	13	13
beastliest	14	14
beastliness	16	16
beastlinesses	18	18
beastly	13	13
beasts	9	9
beatboxes	22	22
beatdowns	17	17
beaters	10	10
beatifications	24	24
beatifies	15	15