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
activities	17	17
activizes	25	25
actomyosin	19	19
actomyosins	20	20
actorish	13	13
actors	9	9
actress	10	10
actresses	12	12
actressy	13	13
acts	7	7
actualities	16	16
actualizations	29	29
actualizes	24	24
actuaries	13	13
actuates	12	12
actuations	15	15
actuators	13	13
acuities	12	12
aculeates	14	14
aculeus	13	13
acumens	15	15
acupressure	19	19
acupressures	20	20
acupunctures	25	25
acupuncturist	26	26