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
binnacles	18	18
binocles	16	16
binocs	13	13
binoculars	19	19
binomials	17	17
bins	8	8
bioacoustician	25	25
bioacousticians	26	26
bioacoustics	22	22
bioactivities	23	23
bioassay	13	13
bioassayed	16	16
bioassaying	19	19
bioassays	14	14
biocatalyses	21	21
biocatalysis	21	21
biocatalyst	20	20
biocatalysts	21	21
biocenoses	17	17
biocenosis	17	17
biocentrism	21	21
biochemicals	27	27
biochemist	21	21
biochemistries	25	25
biochemistry	25	25