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
beside	10	10
besides	11	11
besiege	12	12
besieged	14	14
besieger	13	13
besiegers	14	14
besieges	13	13
besieging	17	17
beslime	14	14
beslimed	16	16
beslimes	15	15
besliming	19	19
besmear	13	13
besmeared	16	16
besmearing	19	19
besmears	14	14
besmile	14	14
besmiled	16	16
besmiles	15	15
besmiling	19	19
besmirch	19	19
besmirched	22	22
besmirches	21	21
besmirching	25	25
besmoke	17	17