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
bescorching	25	25
bescour	14	14
bescoured	17	17
bescouring	20	20
bescours	15	15
bescreen	15	15
bescreened	18	18
bescreening	21	21
bescreens	16	16
beseech	15	15
beseeched	18	18
beseeches	17	17
beseeching	21	21
beseechingly	26	26
beseem	12	12
beseemed	15	15
beseeming	18	18
beseems	13	13
beses	8	8
beset	8	8
besetment	16	16
besetments	17	17
besets	9	9
besetter	11	11
besetters	12	12