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
bengalines	18	18
benightedness	23	23
benignancies	23	23
benignities	18	18
benison	12	12
benisons	13	13
benjamins	26	26
bennes	11	11
bennets	12	12
bennies	12	12
bennis	11	11
benomyls	18	18
bens	8	8
benthons	15	15
benthos	13	13
benthoses	15	15
bentonites	15	15
bentos	10	10
bents	9	9
bentwoods	17	17
benumbs	18	18
benzaldehydes	33	33
benzanthracenes	35	35
benzenes	22	22
benzenoids	25	25