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
spue	8	8
spued	10	10
spues	9	9
spuing	13	13
spumante	16	16
spumantes	17	17
spume	12	12
spumed	14	14
spumes	13	13
spumier	14	14
spumiest	15	15
spuming	17	17
spumone	15	15
spumones	16	16
spumoni	15	15
spumonis	16	16
spumous	15	15
spumy	14	14
spun	9	9
spunbonded	21	21
spunk	14	14
spunked	17	17
spunkie	16	16
spunkier	17	17
spunkies	17	17