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
spoliates	13	13
spoliating	17	17
spoliation	15	15
spoliations	16	16
spoliator	13	13
spoliators	14	14
spondaic	16	16
spondaics	17	17
spondee	12	12
spondees	13	13
spondylitis	19	19
sponge	12	12
sponged	14	14
spongeing	18	18
spongelike	21	21
sponger	13	13
spongers	14	14
sponges	13	13
spongeware	19	19
spongier	14	14
spongiest	15	15
spongily	17	17
spongin	14	14
sponginess	17	17
sponging	17	17