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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
biopsies	14	14
biopsy	14	14
biopsychologist	31	31
biopsychology	31	31
biopsying	20	20
bioreactors	17	17
bioregionalism	24	24
bioregionalist	21	21
bioregionalists	22	22
bioregions	16	16
bioremediations	23	23
biorhythms	22	22
bios	7	7
biosafeties	17	17
biosafety	17	17
bioscience	20	20
biosciences	21	21
bioscientific	26	26
bioscientist	19	19
bioscientists	20	20
bioscope	17	17
bioscopes	18	18
bioscopies	19	19
bioscopy	19	19
biosecurities	20	20