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
beginners	16	16
beginnings	20	20
begins	12	12
begirdles	16	16
begirds	13	13
beglads	14	14
beglamors	18	18
beglamours	20	20
beglooms	17	17
begonias	14	14
begrimes	16	16
begrims	15	15
begroans	14	14
begrudgers	19	19
begrudges	18	18
begs	9	9
beguilements	23	23
beguilers	16	16
beguiles	15	15
beguines	15	15
begulfs	17	17
begums	15	15
behalves	18	18
behavers	17	17
behaves	16	16