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
sportfishing	23	23
sportful	16	16
sportfully	21	21
sportfulness	21	21
sportier	11	11
sportiest	12	12
sportif	13	13
sportifs	14	14
sportily	14	14
sportiness	14	14
sporting	14	14
sportingly	19	19
sportive	15	15
sportively	20	20
sportiveness	20	20
sports	9	9
sportscast	16	16
sportscaster	18	18
sportscasters	19	19
sportscasts	17	17
sportsman	16	16
sportsmanlike	25	25
sportsmanly	21	21
sportsmanship	25	25
sportsmen	16	16