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
bitstocks	19	19
bitstream	15	15
bitsy	10	10
bitterbrush	20	20
bitterbrushes	22	22
bitterest	12	12
bitterish	14	14
bitterness	14	14
bitternesses	16	16
bitterns	12	12
bitterroots	14	14
bitters	10	10
bittersweet	17	17
bittersweetly	22	22
bittersweetness	22	22
bittersweets	18	18
bitterweeds	18	18
bittiest	11	11
bittings	14	14
bittocks	18	18
bitts	8	8
bitumens	16	16
bituminizations	33	33
bituminizes	28	28
bituminous	19	19