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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
bellboys	18	18
bellbuoys	20	20
bellcast	16	16
belleeks	17	17
belles	11	11
belletrist	15	15
belletristic	20	20
belletrists	16	16
bellflowers	23	23
bellhops	18	18
bellicose	17	17
bellicosities	21	21
bellicosity	21	21
bellies	12	12
belligerences	24	24
belligerencies	25	25
belligerents	20	20
bellings	16	16
bellowers	17	17
bellows	15	15
bellpulls	20	20
bells	10	10
bellwethers	21	21
bellworts	17	17
bellyachers	23	23