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
sportswear	16	16
sportswoman	21	21
sportswomen	21	21
sportswriter	18	18
sportswriters	19	19
sportswriting	22	22
sporty	11	11
sporular	13	13
sporulate	14	14
sporulated	16	16
sporulates	15	15
sporulating	19	19
sporulation	17	17
sporulative	20	20
sporule	12	12
sporules	13	13
spot	7	7
spotless	12	12
spotlessly	17	17
spotlessness	17	17
spotlight	17	17
spotlighted	20	20
spotlighting	23	23
spotlights	18	18
spotlit	11	11