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
squaddie	20	20
squaddies	21	21
squadding	24	24
squaddy	21	21
squadron	20	20
squadroned	23	23
squadroning	26	26
squadrons	21	21
squads	17	17
squalene	20	20
squalenes	21	21
squalid	19	19
squalider	21	21
squalidest	22	22
squalidly	24	24
squalidness	24	24
squall	18	18
squalled	21	21
squaller	20	20
squallers	21	21
squallier	21	21
squalliest	22	22
squalling	24	24
squalls	19	19
squally	21	21