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
sporadic	15	15
sporadically	23	23
sporal	10	10
sporangia	15	15
sporangial	17	17
sporangiophore	25	25
sporangiophores	26	26
sporangium	20	20
spore	8	8
spored	10	10
spores	9	9
sporicidal	18	18
sporicide	16	16
sporicides	17	17
sporing	13	13
spork	12	12
sporks	13	13
sporocarp	18	18
sporocarps	19	19
sporocyst	17	17
sporocysts	18	18
sporogenesis	18	18
sporogenic	19	19
sporogenous	18	18
sporogonic	19	19