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
spruces	14	14
sprucest	15	15
sprucier	15	15
spruciest	16	16
sprucing	18	18
sprucy	15	15
sprue	9	9
sprues	10	10
sprug	11	11
sprugs	12	12
sprung	13	13
spry	9	9
spryer	11	11
spryest	12	12
spryly	14	14
spryness	14	14
sprynesses	16	16
spud	9	9
spudded	14	14
spudder	13	13
spudders	14	14
spudding	17	17
spudgel	15	15
spudgels	16	16
spuds	10	10