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
besetting	15	15
beshadow	17	17
beshadowed	20	20
beshadowing	23	23
beshadows	18	18
beshame	15	15
beshamed	17	17
beshames	16	16
beshaming	20	20
beshiver	17	17
beshivered	20	20
beshivering	23	23
beshivers	18	18
beshout	13	13
beshouted	16	16
beshouting	19	19
beshouts	14	14
beshrew	15	15
beshrewed	18	18
beshrewing	21	21
beshrews	16	16
beshroud	15	15
beshrouded	18	18
beshrouding	21	21
beshrouds	16	16