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
splices	14	14
splicing	18	18
spliff	16	16
spliffs	17	17
spline	11	11
splined	13	13
splines	12	12
splining	16	16
splint	11	11
splinted	14	14
splinter	13	13
splintered	16	16
splintering	19	19
splinters	14	14
splintery	16	16
splinting	17	17
splints	12	12
split	9	9
splits	10	10
splitter	12	12
splitters	13	13
splitting	16	16
splodge	14	14
splodged	16	16
splodges	15	15