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
biosecurity	20	20
biosensor	13	13
biosensors	14	14
biosocial	16	16
biosocially	21	21
biosolid	13	13
biosolids	14	14
biosphere	17	17
biospheres	18	18
biospheric	21	21
biostatistical	21	21
biostatistician	22	22
biostatistics	19	19
biostratigraphy	27	27
biosyntheses	20	20
biosynthesis	20	20
biosynthetic	23	23
biosystematic	24	24
biosystematics	25	25
biosystematist	22	22
biosystematists	23	23
biotas	9	9
biotechnologies	27	27
biotechnologist	27	27
biotechs	16	16