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
acrophobias	22	22
acropolis	16	16
acropolises	18	18
acros	8	8
acrosomal	16	16
acrosome	14	14
acrosomes	15	15
across	9	9
acrostic	14	14
acrostical	17	17
acrostically	22	22
acrostics	15	15
acrotism	14	14
acrotisms	15	15
acrylamides	21	21
acrylates	15	15
acrylics	17	17
acrylonitriles	22	22
actings	13	13
actinians	14	14
actinias	12	12
actinides	14	14
actinism	15	15
actinisms	16	16
actiniums	17	17