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
splurgy	16	16
splurt	11	11
splurted	14	14
splurting	17	17
splurts	12	12
splutter	13	13
spluttered	16	16
splutterer	15	15
splutterers	16	16
spluttering	19	19
splutters	14	14
spluttery	16	16
spode	9	9
spodes	10	10
spodosol	13	13
spodosols	14	14
spodumene	18	18
spodumenes	19	19
spoil	9	9
spoilage	14	14
spoilages	15	15
spoiled	12	12
spoiler	11	11
spoilers	12	12
spoiling	15	15