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
spots	8	8
spottable	16	16
spotted	11	11
spotter	10	10
spotters	11	11
spottier	11	11
spottiest	12	12
spottily	14	14
spottiness	14	14
spotting	14	14
spottings	15	15
spotty	11	11
spousal	12	12
spousally	17	17
spousals	13	13
spouse	10	10
spoused	12	12
spouses	11	11
spousing	15	15
spout	9	9
spouted	12	12
spouter	11	11
spouters	12	12
spouting	15	15
spoutings	16	16