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
biochemists	22	22
biochips	19	19
biocides	15	15
biocoenoses	18	18
biocoenosis	18	18
biocontainments	27	27
biocontrols	19	19
bioconversion	25	25
bioconversions	26	26
biocycles	21	21
biodefense	18	18
biodefenses	19	19
biodegradables	25	25
biodegradations	23	23
biodegrades	18	18
biodiesel	14	14
biodiverse	18	18
biodiversities	22	22
biodiversity	22	22
biodynamics	24	24
bioenergetics	22	22
bioengineers	19	19
bioequivalences	37	37
bioethicist	19	19
bioethicists	20	20