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
blackbirders	27	27
blackbirds	25	25
blackboards	26	26
blackbodies	26	26
blackboys	25	25
blackbucks	32	32
blackcaps	26	26
blackcocks	31	31
blackeners	22	22
blackens	20	20
blackest	19	19
blackfaces	27	27
blackfins	24	24
blackfish	25	25
blackfishes	27	27
blackflies	25	25
blackguardism	31	31
blackguards	26	26
blackgums	26	26
blackhanders	27	27
blackheads	24	24
blackhearts	24	24
blackings	23	23
blackish	21	21
blackjacks	37	37