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
abbesses	14	14
abbeys	14	14
abbotcies	18	18
abbots	12	12
abbreviates	21	21
abbreviations	24	24
abbreviators	22	22
abdicates	16	16
abdications	19	19
abdicators	17	17
abdomens	16	16
abducens	17	17
abducentes	19	19
abduces	15	15
abductees	17	17
abductions	19	19
abductores	18	18
abductors	17	17
abducts	15	15
abecedarians	20	20
abeles	10	10
abelias	11	11
abelmosk	19	19
abelmosks	20	20
aberrances	17	17