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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
spouts	10	10
spraddle	14	14
spraddled	16	16
spraddles	15	15
spraddling	19	19
sprag	10	10
sprags	11	11
sprain	10	10
sprained	13	13
spraining	16	16
sprains	11	11
sprang	12	12
sprangs	13	13
sprat	8	8
sprats	9	9
sprattle	12	12
sprattled	14	14
sprattles	13	13
sprattling	17	17
sprawl	13	13
sprawled	16	16
sprawler	15	15
sprawlers	16	16
sprawlier	16	16
sprawliest	17	17