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
bilanders	15	15
bilateralism	20	20
bilateralisms	21	21
bilayers	14	14
bilberries	17	17
bilbies	14	14
bilboas	14	14
bilboes	14	14
bilbos	13	13
bildungsroman	26	26
bildungsromans	27	27
biles	9	9
bilevels	17	17
bilges	12	12
bilgewaters	20	20
bilgiest	14	14
bilharzias	25	25
bilharziases	27	27
bilharziasis	27	27
bilingualism	24	24
bilingualisms	25	25
bilingualities	23	23
bilinguals	19	19
bilious	12	12
biliously	17	17