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
bestirring	16	16
bestirs	10	10
bestow	12	12
bestowal	15	15
bestowals	16	16
bestowed	15	15
bestower	14	14
bestowers	15	15
bestowing	18	18
bestows	13	13
bestrew	13	13
bestrewed	16	16
bestrewing	19	19
bestrewn	15	15
bestrews	14	14
bestrid	11	11
bestridden	16	16
bestride	12	12
bestrides	13	13
bestriding	17	17
bestrode	12	12
bestrow	13	13
bestrowed	16	16
bestrowing	19	19
bestrown	15	15