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
belatedness	17	17
belauds	13	13
belayers	14	14
belays	12	12
belchers	17	17
belches	16	16
beldames	16	16
beldams	15	15
beleaguerments	25	25
beleaguers	17	17
beleaps	14	14
belemnites	18	18
belfries	15	15
belgas	12	12
beliefs	14	14
beliers	11	11
belies	10	10
believers	17	17
believes	16	16
beliquors	23	23
belittlements	22	22
belittlers	15	15
belittles	14	14
belladonnas	19	19
bellbirds	18	18